• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) cautioned Indian citizens against falling for fake job offers in Iran.
• Several cases have emerged where Indians were lured to Iran with false employment promises or claims of being sent later to third countries for jobs.
• After reaching Iran, these individuals were kidnapped by criminal gangs, and ransom was demanded from their families for release.
• MEA clarified that Iran allows visa-free entry to Indians only for tourism.
• Warning: Any agents offering visa-free entry for jobs or other purposes may be working with criminal gangs.
• Advisory: Indians are strongly advised not to fall prey to such offers and to exercise the strictest vigilance.