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Thai Job Seekers Report Fraudulent Recruitment Agency for Ireland
Over 20 Thai nationals have allegedly been defrauded by a recruitment agency promising factory work in Ireland, resulting in financial loss and detention abroad.
On July 28, 2026, two residents from Chiang Rai, 27-year-old Manop and 25-year-old Bundita, filed a formal complaint with the Chiang Rai Provincial Employment Office. According to their report, they were victims of a recruitment scam involving a company based in Pa Ngam, Pa Daet District. The victims were promised employment at a food processing plant in Ireland, with each individual paying 290,000 THB in three installments for processing fees.
Upon arrival in Ireland, the victims reported that they were not provided with the promised employment. Instead, they were detained in a foreign prison for over three days, held in poor conditions, and unable to contact anyone. The complainants stated that there are over 20 known victims of this specific agency.
For residents and those seeking employment abroad, this case highlights the critical importance of verifying the legitimacy of recruitment agencies through official government channels before making any payments. It serves as a reminder of the risks associated with unauthorized job placement services. At this stage, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of the agency's operations or the legal status of the victims currently involved in the case.
Translated from Thai.
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