KOCHI: With an increasing number of nursing students passing out every year, fake agents promising jobs in Europe and the US have became active in the city. The police is all set to crack down these agencies and consultants. Nursing have always been a favourite of Malayalis, as the scope for going abroad is very high.The swindlers often approach the parents of these nursing students, promising a job that could earn up to to Rs 10 lakh a month. With government-level test mandatory for the job in Gulf region, Europe and the US remain the only possibility.The parents are often lured by promising a free visa; the only cost being processing fee. The agents often charge Rs 1 to 2 lakh from each students as processing fee.Besides, the charges of air ticket and uniform charges are also paid by them. The agencies convince the parents by making direct calls from Europe and the US. But once the payment is made, they either abscond or say that visa is still under processing and that it would take another year or so to complete.Police sources have recovered Rs 3 to 4 lakh from several agents. The issue came to light when police arrested a person who promised to provide job in European countries like Germany, Denmark and England. According to M N Ramesh Assistant Commissioner (Special Branch), the police is receiving complaints from many nursing students.The complaints against such agencies and consultants are on a rise.Police will closely monitor the operation of these consultants and fake agents will be arrested”, M N Ramesh said. He added that parents should be careful when dealing with travel agents. “They should check whether the agents operate through right sources or whether they are licensed."
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