Job Scam Leaves Two Stranded in Russia

Two men from Uttar Pradesh have fallen victim to a job scam, losing Rs 4.5 lakh with promises of employment in Russia. They found themselves stranded and struggling without food or shelter, authorities revealed on Tuesday.

The victims were initially sent to Kazakhstan on July 1, before being abandoned in Omsk, Russia. Deceptively provided with tourist visas rather than genuine work permits, they were left to fend for themselves until their families sent money for their return to India on July 17.

Police investigations uncovered that the duo behind the ruse, Nizamuddin from Delhi and his associate Premchand, had exploited the victims' trust. Pramod Chauhan, one of the victims, had been lured with fraudulent job offers tied to a supposed Russian company.

(With inputs from agencies.)