Networking Scam: Nepali Youth Rescued from Indian Hotel After Being Held Captive

Rudraraj (fictional name), who was pursuing his postgraduate studies at a college in Pokhara, was searching for a job. The worry about his future and his parents' dreams were haunting him. Just then, his 12th-grade friend Vivek (fictional name) sent him a message on Facebook Messenger, 'Rudra, nothing can be done by staying in Nepal. I am currently working in a multinational company near Bhairahawa. I earn easily one to one and a half lakh per month. They are looking for more people to work here, so come quickly if you want to work.'

After seeing the message, Rudra talked to Vivek on Messenger and without thinking, took a ticket from Pokhara to Bhairahawa. As soon as he got off in Bhairahawa, Vivek and another new person received Rudraraj. However, instead of taking him to an office, they took Rudraraj to a hall in a large hotel across the border in India. It was natural for Rudraraj to be confused, but the attractive job offer easily led him there.