Dubai visa scam leaves hundreds of OFWs in financial, legal woes

Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Two alleged scammers fled the UAE after defrauding around 400 overseas Filipino workers of AED 3.6 million through a fraudulent visa scheme. Victims, many of whom are domestic workers, have reported being unable to contact the suspects and are seeking assistance from authorities, while the Philippine Consulate is investigating the case and may involve Interpol for extradition. The scam involved marketing fake freelance visa packages, leading to significant financial losses for victims who trusted the company due to its Filipino ownership and social media presence. This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors .