Scamming South Asians in the name of getting UK visas
( PTI) London ,dt. 30
Suspicious agents are running illegal visa appointment businesses in South Asia and overcharging students and workers in India ,Pakistan , Bangladesh and Nepal for free services.
According to a leading British newspaper, brokers in some parts of South Asia are charging up to £800 for biometric appointments on social media messaging services in these countries.
The problem is believed to be worst in Pakistan where an investigation found that abuse of the visa appointment system by agents has increased significantly over the past year.
According to Rakesh Ranjan, South Asia coordinator of the migrant workers program at the UK-based Institute for Human Rights and Business, this is an issue that increases the loan amount for people to come to Britain.
Recently, while applying for a visa from New Delhi, 500 pounds were asked for in addition to the government charges. This amount was sought for help in arranging documents and booking appointments.
He said that the workers are mostly unaware that they are paying unnecessary amount to the agent. It relies on agents because they don't have internet access.
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