Kathmandu — More than 2,500 Nepali citizens in Portugal have reportedly fallen victim to a similar type of fraud, leaving many in serious uncertainty.
According to reports, several individuals linked to the Non-Resident Nepali community, along with a company named Santosh Cyber operated by Nepalis, have been accused of trapping victims in a scheme that has affected thousands.
If the government fails to take timely diplomatic action, many of these Nepalis risk either imprisonment or deportation.
This, however, is only one example. If closely examined, similar cases of fraud affecting Nepali citizens can be found in almost every country.
Campaign Momentum Grows After Public Support
The issue of foreign employment fraud, previously raised, has received significant public support.
Campaign calls on Nepal government to act on job fraud
Following this response, the campaign now highlights another key solution that could significantly reduce fraud cases.
Proposal: A Public Manpower Rating and Transparency System
Today, before purchasing any product, people commonly check reviews and ratings online to determine reliability. The same concept, campaigners argue, should be applied to manpower agencies in Nepal.
The government is being urged to launch a centralized digital platform where all registered manpower companies must be listed with complete transparency.
This system should include publicly accessible information such as:
- Ownership and operational history of the manpower company
- Total number of workers sent abroad
- Number of workers stranded or facing issues
- Whether promised jobs and salaries were delivered
- Number of fraud cases reported
- Status of investigations and legal proceedings
- Court decisions, if any
Mandatory Updates and Accountability Mechanism
Under this proposed system, manpower companies would be required to regularly update their information within a fixed timeframe.
Failure to comply could result in penalties, including non-renewal or cancellation of licenses.
Additionally, users who have received services from these agencies should be able to provide ratings and reviews, similar to global review platforms.
Digital Complaint System Already Shows Impact
This proposal builds on earlier efforts, including a digital complaint system launched on March 25, 2026.
Report foreign job fraud through the digital system
The response to that system demonstrated the scale of the issue, with hundreds of complaints submitted within a short period.
Potential to Reduce Fraud by 90 Percent
According to campaign estimates, if such a transparency and rating system is implemented effectively, the number of fraud cases linked to manpower agencies could decrease by up to 90 percent.
With access to detailed online information, individuals planning to go abroad would be able to verify the credibility of agencies before proceeding.
This would allow them to make informed decisions, significantly reducing the risk of being deceived.
Improved Service Quality Through Transparency
The introduction of a public rating system would also push manpower companies to improve their services.
Companies providing poor service or engaging in fraudulent practices would quickly lose credibility, while those maintaining transparency and reliability would gain trust.
Call for Immediate Implementation
The campaign emphasizes that implementing such a system would not require significant time or resources and could be initiated quickly by the government.
Although it may appear to be a simple measure, its impact could be substantial — benefiting both citizens and legitimate businesses.
Campaigners argue that this is a practical and achievable step that should be implemented without delay.
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