Fake travel agent apprehended for defrauding travellers seeking jobs in Dubai

A fake travel agent has been arrested in Accra, Ghana, after orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that targeted individuals seeking relocation and job opportunities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The agent, whose identity is being withheld pending further investigations, was arrested after defrauding a group of hopeful travelers under the pretense of offering them job placements overseas.

According to reports, the imposter successfully convinced several Ghanaians of promising employment prospects in Dubai.

Victims were required to pay a substantial sum of money upfront, with the assurance that the agent would secure job positions and accommodation on their behalf.

However, upon reaching Dubai International Airport, these unsuspecting travelers found themselves stranded without the promised assistance.

The situation escalated as those stranded at the airport attempted to contact the deceptive agent, only to discover that their attempts were in vain.

Distressed and desperate, some of the affected travelers managed to get in touch with their family members back in Ghana, recounting their plight and seeking assistance.

It was through these desperate communications that the fake agent’s ruse began to unravel.

In a twist captured on video and widely circulated on social media, an enraged lady confronted the swindler in person after he was apprehended by a group of people he had defrauded.

The video shows the imposter attempting to maintain his composure while feigning an important phone call, all the while being confronted by a growing number of irate victims demanding answers and justice.

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A travel agent who collected money from people under false pretense to secure them a job in Dubai has been caught in his lie after leaving travelers stranded upon arrival. pic.twitter.com/jpiytJQSkc

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