Kerala Doctor Duped with Fake Job Offer in Kuwait, Case Filed

Quick Summary:

• The Kundara police have registered a case against Abdul Razak, a travel agent from Mangaluru, on charges of cheating and criminal intimidation.
• Dr. Liby Mary of Kundara was offered a job at New Rayan Clinic, Mangaf, in Kuwait with a salary of 1,300 Kuwaiti Dinars but faced severe issues upon arrival.
• Allegations include:

– non-payment of salary for four months despite working at the clinic.- Bearing personal expenses for accommodation, travel, and medical needs resulting in financial losses around ₹6 lakh.
– Workplace harassment by the hospitalS HR manager and Abdul Razak.
– Misuse of her medical license to conduct illegal medical activities involving unregistered practitioners.
– Her original educational certificates were held for three months by the employer.

• Dr. Liby reported being forced to work illegally without proper permits or visa documentation. She had to pay fines and return to India at her own expense after being unable to regularize her stay in Kuwait due to lack of support from the employer or other sponsors.
• The police registered a case under sections 318(4) and 351(2) of bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; though, no arrests have been made yet.
• Complaints have also been filed with the Indian embassy in Kuwait, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and NoRKA.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

This troubling incident underscores systemic challenges faced by Indian workers engaging with overseas employers through intermediaries like travel agents. Cases such as Dr. Liby Mary’s highlight concerns about unethical practices-from withholding certificates to facilitating exploitation through illegal labor conditions-amplifying risks for professionals seeking opportunities abroad.

The use of unregistered practitioners under her name suggests deeper regulatory lapses in cross-border recruitment protocols that may warrant urgent attention for safeguarding India’s skilled workforce. Registration delays under local systems such as civil IDs compound vulnerabilities by denying basic protections like valid visas or employment rights.

while it is commendable that legal recourse has begun domestically via criminal charges against Abdul Razak alongside escalations to diplomatic channels (Indian embassy/MEA), resolution outcomes could shape precedents regarding accountability structures within India’s labor export frameworks-a significant point given India’s robust contribution globally through its diaspora workforce.For more details: Read More