Agents promise Israel job, give ‘fake flight booking’, Kerala man wins Rs 5.8 lakh payout
Kerala's consumer body recently ruled in favor of a man who received Rs 5.8 lakh in compensation after overseas employment agents failed to deliver on their promise of securing him a job in Israel. The agents made numerous false promises, including visa, documentation, and travel arrangements, and even provided a fraudulent flight reservation to create the illusion of progress.
Despite the agents' repeated postponements and cancellations, the man was left uncertain for years. Following the Israel conflict in October 2023, the agents continued giving him dates, but eventually stopped responding altogether. The commission found the agents jointly and severally liable for the amount they collected and the consequences of their failure to provide the promised service.
They ordered the agents to refund Rs 3.70 lakh with 9% interest, along with Rs 2 lakh compensation for mental anguish, harassment, and litigation costs.
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