Minister of Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath has urged the public to contact the hotline ‘1989’ for reliable information about private employment agencies when seeking employment opportunities abroad.

The Minister made this statement during the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism held in Parliament recently (Mar. 12).

The Minister was responding to questions raised by Members of Parliament regarding individuals who defraud people by falsely claiming to arrange overseas employment.

During the meeting, Ministry officials informed the Committee that all information regarding the agencies and fees approved by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) can be found on the Bureau’s website.

They further said that if any party charges more than the approved amount or is involved in any process without a license, a complaint can be filed with the SLBFE. (Newswire)

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