How promises of jobs and a better life trapped 453 Nepalese youths in UP
timesofindia.com / Jun 11, 2026, 01:48 (IST)
Hundreds of Nepalese youths, lured by job promises, were rescued from a sophisticated scam in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. Victims paid hefty sums for training and placements that never materialized, facing confinement and exploitation. Alerts to the Nepal Embassy triggered a multi-agency operation, exposing the extensive cross-border racket.