Dutch Embassy Warns Sri Lankans Against Fake Job Rackets and Forged Immigration Letters

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka has issued an urgent public warning regarding fraudulent recruitment schemes promising fake employment opportunities in the Netherlands.

According to the Embassy, several individuals have already fallen victim to these rackets, which also involve the circulation of forged letters purporting to be from the Dutch Immigration Services.

In a statement, the diplomatic mission clarified that the Netherlands does not issue work visas for almost all categories of employment. Genuine job opportunities are strictly limited to exceptional cases, such as high-skilled, high-tech roles, while all other advertised offers are fraudulent.

The Embassy further emphasized that it does not facilitate job recruitment for the Netherlands in any capacity.

Members of the public are strongly advised to verify any job offers directly with prospective Dutch employers before making any financial commitments. Victims or those approached by suspicious agents are urged to seek immediate legal assistance and report the rackets to Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities.