Minister Yadav Cites Manpower Shortage in Foreign Employment Fraud Control

Summary

Minister Ramji Yadav highlights severe manpower shortages hindering fraud investigations in the foreign employment sector and outlines steps including digitization and legal reforms to improve control.

Key Points
  • Minister Ramji Yadav admits extreme shortage of manpower hampers timely fraud investigations in foreign employment.
  • More than 40,000 fraud cases have been registered since 2064 BS; 27,000 remain uninvestigated, some lost due to Madhesh movement.
  • Minister Yadav sent 328 complaints to court and compensated Rs 48 million to 443 victims in 25 days.
  • Preparation underway to digitize foreign employment processes and integrate laws for improved fraud control.
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