Nigerian Medical Doctor Defrauds Migrants Job Seekers – Sixt-Media Lane
Another victim, Harry (not his real name), shared his heart-wrenching experience. He lost nearly £9,500 (17 to 18 million Naira) to these scams.
“I sold my properties, resigned from my job, took out loans from family and friends – all to move to the UK. Now, I have nothing,” he said, his voice heavy with regret.
“These scammers keep getting rich, using people’s sweat—people that have laboured. Many of us travel with not just our dreams, but the dreams and hopes of our families. Now, everything is gone.”
The UK Home Office, responding to BBC’s investigation, vowed to crack down on fraudulent recruitment practices.
“The government has announced robust new action against shameless employers who abuse the visa system, with tough measures that will ban businesses who flout UK employment laws from sponsoring overseas workers,” a spokesperson said.
While the UK government is stepping up enforcement, thousands of victims are still struggling with the financial and emotional wreckage caused by these fraudulent schemes.
This investigation was conducted by Africa Eye and the BBC’s Global Disinformation Unit.
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