Manpower Agent Arrested for Demanding NPR 300,000 for Malaysia Job
Summary
Ajay Kumar Yadav was scammed by a manpower agency demanding NPR 300,000 for a Malaysia job that should have cost NPR 10,000 under the government's policy. The agent was arrested with passports and tickets intended for extortion.
Key Points
- Ajay Kumar Yadav was charged NPR 70,000 upfront and then demanded NPR 300,000 by the manpower company for a Malaysia job.
- The manpower company Grand Sweet Job held Yadav's passport, labor permit, and air ticket hostage demanding the extra payment.
- Ajay informed Minister Ramji Yadav's secretariat, leading to police intervention and arrest of the manpower agent.
- The Labor Ministry urged workers to report such exploitation and the police are investigating for legal action against the agent.
