Nepalis in Japan Duped by Fellow Nationals in Visa Scam

Several Nepalis in Japan have fallen victim to a visa scam orchestrated by their fellow nationals. The victims, who had been seeking work visas, claim they were duped by a company called Posuto, which promised to secure them jobs in Japan.

One of the victims, Jhuma Sharma, who had been studying in Japan for four years, said she was approached by Roman Bhattarai, the owner of Posuto, who promised to help her obtain a work visa. Bhattarai allegedly demanded 450,000 yen (approximately $4,200 USD) from Sharma and other victims, promising to secure them jobs at a Japanese company called Inaho.

However, the victims soon discovered that the jobs did not exist, and they had been scammed. Inaho has denied any involvement with Posuto or Bhattarai, stating that the company had not issued any job offers to the victims.

Investigation Reveals Widespread Scam

An investigation has revealed that Posuto had been operating a widespread scam, targeting Nepalis seeking work visas in Japan. The company had been issuing fake job offers and demanding large sums of money from its victims.

According to the victims, Bhattarai had been using various bank accounts to receive the payments, including his own account, his wife’s account, and the account of a Japanese national named Suzuki.

The scam has been widely condemned by the Nepali community in Japan, with many expressing outrage and disappointment at the actions of their fellow nationals.

Impact on Nepali Community in Japan

The scam has also raised concerns about the impact on the Nepali community in Japan. Dr. Bhupalman Shrestha, the owner of a human resources company, said that the scam had created a negative perception of Nepalis among Japanese nationals.

‘It’s sad to see Nepalis being duped by their fellow nationals,’ Dr. Shrestha said. ‘This kind of incident can create a negative image of Nepalis in Japan and make it difficult for genuine Nepali workers to find jobs.’