Archive · 29 Dec 2025
UP Men Trapped in Kyrgyzstan Job Scam
Twelve men from Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh were tricked by a local recruitment agency.
They were promised good jobs abroad and each paid ₹2.5 lakh.
Instead, they were sent to Kyrgyzstan on short visas with fake job contracts.
Once there, they didn't get the jobs they were promised.
They were held captive, forced to work, and were not paid.
They posted videos online showing they were being beaten and asking for help.
After one video went viral, their families and local officials worked to bring them back.
Nine of the men have returned home safely, and the remaining three are expected to return soon.
The victims want the recruiter to be punished and their money to be returned.
Twelve men from Pilibhit district were victims of a job scam promising jobs abroad.
They were charged ₹2.5 lakh each and sent to Kyrgyzstan on 59-day visas with fake job contracts.
In Kyrgyzstan, they were held hostage, forced into labor, and posted videos pleading for help.
The situation came to light after a viral video, leading to their rescue and return.
Nine men have returned home, and the remaining three are expected to return by December 30.
- Who
- 12 men from Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Job scam leading to stranded workers in Kyrgyzstan
- When
- Trapped for three months, returning in December 2023
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan and Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Victims were promised jobs abroad but were instead held hostage and forced into labor
Victims and Families
Recruitment Agency Owner
Responsibility for the Scam
Victims and Families
The recruitment agency owner is responsible for the scam and should be punished.
Recruitment Agency Owner
Not explicitly stated, but implied denial of responsibility by luring victims with false promises.
Recovery of Money
Victims and Families
The victims want their money to be returned.
Recruitment Agency Owner
The recruitment agency owner has not agreed to return the money.
- Number of Victims
- 12
- Amount Charged per Victim
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Visa Duration
- 59 days
- Victims' Home District
- Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
- Victims' Home Areas
- Barkhera, Puranpur, Diyoria, Gajraula
- Victims' Names
- Ravi Kumar, Ajay, Chandrapal, Santram, Rohit, Ramesh, Harswaroop, Shyamacharan, Sanjeev, Prempal, Ramasare, Harishankar
- Union Minister Involved
- Jitin Prasada
- Investigating Officer
- Circle Officer (City)
- Return Date for Remaining Victims
- By December 30, 2023
- Visa Validity for Remaining Victims
- Until December 31, 2025
