Meena Joshi, a widow and mother of three from Gujarat’s Navsari district, fell victim to a fraudulent overseas job offer in Belarus. Promised a lucrative fruit-packing job with a monthly salary of Rs 90,000, she ended up being deceived and made to work with animals at a stable instead. Joshi, who paid around Rs 5.5 lakh for the non-existent job, is now set to return to India on January 24 after being stranded in Belarus.
The distressing situation came to light when Joshi recorded a video accusing the agents of abandonment, which went viral on social media. Following public outcry, the agent responsible for her visa stepped in to facilitate her safe return. Piyush Chauhan, the owner of Gajanand Overseas, took action upon learning of the issue and ensured Joshi’s well-being until her departure back to India.
This incident sheds light on the prevalence of deceptive practices targeting Indian workers seeking opportunities abroad. It serves as a reminder for individuals to thoroughly verify job offers and recruitment agencies before embarking on overseas employment ventures.
