Archive · 24 May 2025
More Victims Come Forward in Overseas Job Scam
A company called The Legend-IELTS, led by Alwyn D'Mello, is accused of scamming over 100 people.
They promised jobs in places like Dubai and Europe but took money without providing the jobs.
Victims paid large sums, some even borrowing money.
D'Mello is not responding, and the victims are now seeking justice.
The police are urged to investigate and arrest D'Mello.
The scam took advantage of people seeking jobs, promising a better life, but instead, causing them financial distress.
Over 100 people invested in The Legend-IELTS, anticipating overseas jobs.
Victims were promised jobs in various countries, including Dubai and the Netherlands.
Alwyn D'Mello, the operator, is unreachable, and allegedly issued fake visas.
Victims paid between Rs 1.3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
Victims are demanding the arrest of D'Mello and a high-level probe into the fraud.
- Who
- Victims of The Legend-IELTS, operated by Alwyn D'Mello.
- What
- Over 100 people were defrauded of money by The Legend-IELTS with false promises of overseas employment.
- When
- 2021 (Victims paid money)
- Where
- Mangaluru
- Why
- Victims were promised overseas jobs to get money.
- Investment Range
- Rs 1.3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
- Promised Job Locations
- Dubai, Qatar, Netherlands, Australia, and Europe
- Year of Payments
- 2021
- Alleged Scam Type
- Fake Visas
- Company Involved
- The Legend-IELTS