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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
POE, cops raid illegal overseas hiring agents in Melur
Madurai: The Protector of Emigrants (POE), Chennai, under the ministry of external affairs, Govt of India, in coordination with Madurai police, conducted raids on multiple premises of illegal recruiting agents operating in Melur in the district on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The sleuths seized hundreds of passports during the operation, and further investigations are underway. The action was initiated based on credible information regarding the presence of several unauthorized agents in the area. Melur is notorious for having the highest concentrations of illegal recruiting agents in the state. POE for the regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Rajkumar M, urged all those seeking employment abroad to exercise utmost caution. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of securing overseas employment only through authorized by the ministry of external affairs (MEA) and only on valid work visas. He advised all aspiring overseas job seekers to verify the credentials of recruitment agencies before making any financial commitments. A list of licensed recruitment agents is available at Rajkumar also issued a stern warning to individuals or entities facilitating illegal emigration. "It is a punishable offence under the Emigration Act, 1983, for any agent to send Indian citizens abroad without a valid recruitment licence. Such agents must immediately halt their activities and obtain necessary authorization. Strict action will be taken against all violators. Additional raids are planned in the region in the coming months," he said. Madurai police have assured the Protector of Emigrants that they will continue to conduct regular raids and take strict action against illegal agents operating in the region. To report illegal recruitment, cyber slavery, or to apply for a valid recruitment licence, contact the Office of the POE, Chennai at 9042149222, or email poechennai@ For more information on licensed agents and official advisories, please visit: the statement said.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- The Hindu
Raids conducted on illegal overseas recruitment agencies at Melur in Madurai district
The Protector of Emigrants (POE), Chennai, in coordination with the Madurai police, conducted raids at multiple premises of illegal recruiting agencies operating in Melur in the district. Hundreds of passports were seized during the operation, and investigations are currently under way. The action was initiated based on a tip-off regarding the presence of several unauthorised agencies in Melur. The area has one of the highest concentrations of illegal recruiting agencies in the State. M. Rajkumar, POE for the regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, urged all individuals seeking employment abroad to exercise utmost caution. He emphasised the importance of securing overseas employment only through licensed recruitment agencies, which are authorised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and only on valid work visas. He also advised those seeking jobs overseas to verify the credentials of recruitment agencies before making any financial commitments. A list of licensed recruitment agencies is available at he added. Mr. Rajkumar also warned individuals or entities facilitating illegal emigration. 'It is a punishable offence under the Emigration Act, 1983, for any agency to send Indian citizens abroad without a valid recruitment license. Such agencies must immediately halt their activities and obtain the necessary authorisation. Strict action will be taken against all violators. Additional raids are planned in the region in the coming months.' The Madurai police have also assured the POE that they will continue to conduct regular raids and take strict action against illegal recruitment agencies operating in the region.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- The Hindu
Hundreds of passports of overseas jobseekers seized from illegal recruiting agents in Melur
Hundreds of passports were seized in a joint raid conducted by the Protector of Emigrants (POE), Chennai, under the Union Ministry of External Affairs, and the Madurai District Police on multiple premises of illegal recruiting agents operating in Melur on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of several unauthorised agents in and around Melur, the officials conducted the raids. A statement said Melur had one of the highest concentrations of illegal recruiting agents in the State. Further investigations were under way. M. Rajkumar, Protector of Emigrants for the regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, appealed to those seeking employment abroad to exercise utmost caution. He emphasised that the importance of securing overseas employment only through licensed recruitment agents authorised by the Ministry and only on valid work visas. He also advised all overseas jobseekers to verify the credentials of recruitment agencies before making any financial commitments. A list of licensed recruitment agents was available at The statement also issued a stern warning to individuals or entities facilitating illegal emigration that it was a punishable offence under the Emigration Act, 1983, to send Indian citizens abroad without a valid recruitment licence. Such agents must immediately halt their activities and obtain the necessary authorisation. Strict action would be taken against all violators. More raids were planned in the region in the coming months, the statement added. The Madurai District Police had also assured the Protector of Emigrants that they would continue with regular raids and take strict action against illegal agents operating in the region. To report illegal recruitment, cyber slavery or to apply for a valid recruitment licence, the Office of the POE, Chennai, could be contacted over 9042149222 or email poechennai@ the statement added.
