The Foreign Employment Bureau has issued a strong warning to the public advising against giving money to anyone claiming to offer job opportunities in Israel.
The Bureau emphasized that it has received reports of fraudulent schemes where individuals are tricked into paying for non-existent job placements. These scam artists are targeting individuals with promises of employment in Israel, particularly in the nursing sector, but are instead stealing money from unsuspecting victims.
In response to these illegal activities, the Bureau's Special Investigation Division has launched an inquiry to track down and apprehend those responsible. Authorities are urging potential job seekers to be cautious and only trust legitimate channels for employment opportunities abroad.
On a positive note, the Bureau announced that the 139th batch of nursing professionals has been given air tickets to Israel as part of the ongoing recruitment process. As of this year, a total of 929 Sri Lankan nurses have successfully traveled to Israel for employment, marking a significant milestone in the Bureau's foreign employment initiatives.
The Bureau reiterated that all recruitment processes should be done through official and accredited agencies, and that individuals should never pay money to secure employment in foreign countries, especially in cases involving Israel.
