Thiruvananthapuram: A Kerala man was tragically killed at the Israel-Jordan border, with his family alleging that he fell victim to a job scam. The deceased, whose identity has not yet been officially confirmed, had reportedly traveled to the region after being promised employment but ended up in a dangerous situation.
According to the family, the victim was misled by fraudulent agents who offered lucrative job opportunities abroad. They claim he was trafficked under false pretenses and left stranded without proper work authorization or legal protection. Local authorities and Indian diplomatic missions have been alerted about the incident.
The case has sparked concerns about illegal job rackets targeting youth from Kerala, luring them with false promises of employment in the Middle East and Israel. Several similar cases have been reported in recent months, prompting calls for stricter action against human trafficking networks.
The Kerala government has assured assistance to the bereaved family and has urged job seekers to verify recruitment agencies before accepting overseas employment offers. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to bring back the victim’s mortal remains and ensure justice for his family.
