The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, has cautioned migrants, particularly Nigerians, to exercise caution regarding a syndicate offering fraudulent employment letters for those seeking work in the United Kingdom (UK).
According to the IOM, in 2023 alone, more than 260,000 Nigerians sought its guidance on legal migration routes and underwent pre-departure health assessments. The organization revealed that a significant number of Nigerians, having obtained visas based on fake employment letters, are currently stranded in the UK as the letters were not genuine.
During a news conference in Abuja, Mr. Laurent De Boeck, the Chief of Mission for IOM, stated that some individuals lost substantial amounts, up to $10,000, after being provided with counterfeit employment letters. Upon presenting these letters to organizations in the UK, they discovered that the documents were not legitimate, leading to over a thousand people being affected.
De Boeck also mentioned that the IOM is collaborating with partners to repatriate individuals, including Nigerians, from Tunisia, which has recently imposed a migration ban. Additionally, the IOM is actively working with Italy to establish legal pathways for qualified Nigerians and intends to engage other countries such as Spain, Belgium, France, and more in similar efforts.
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