Man paid for Israel job, got no employment; consumer panel orders Rs 2 lakh compensation
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered two individuals to refund Rs 3.7 lakh and pay Rs 2 lakh in compensation to a man who was defrauded under the guise of securing employment in Israel. The commission ruled that the failure to provide the promised job and the use of fake travel documents constituted unfair trade practices.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of overseas job scams and the role of consumer protection laws in seeking justice for victims.
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Kerala has directed two people to refund Rs 3.7 lakh to a man after taking the money on the promise of securing him employment in Israel. The commission held that the repeated postponement of his travel, failure to provide employment or valid travel arrangements and the alleged fake flight reservation amounted to deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. It also awarded Rs 2 lakh compensation. The order was passed on August 18, 2026.What was the dispute over the Israel job placement?According to the commission order, Joseph Manuel approached Reji C Varkey, proprietor of Bagal Holidays, and Preetha Alex in 2022 after they allegedly said that they could secure employment for him in Israel within three months to one year.
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