• According to Labour CS Alfred Mutua, the probe revealed falsified government documents, unlicensed agents, and invalid visas, raising serious concerns about illegal migration and exploitation.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has exposed a fraudulent recruitment operation involving three Kenyan jobseekers scheduled to travel to Oman.

According to Labour Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua, the probe revealed falsified government documents, unlicensed agents, and invalid visas, raising serious concerns about illegal migration and exploitation.

The individuals—identified as Jeneffer, Matilda, and Caroline—were recruited through informal networks rather than a licensed agency. Investigators traced the arrangement to a contact linked to Elijah’s Ticketing Tours, who admitted to lacking a recruitment license and claimed to only handle ticketing for direct hires.

A foreign recruiter based in Oman was also implicated, alongside a supposed government liaison whose identity was found to be fabricated.

Key findings by the Ministry confirmed that the stamps used on recruitment documents were forgeries, and checks with the Ministry’s Attestation Department established that no officer by the name provided exists.

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“The recruitment was facilitated through an informal network rather than a registered agency. The investigation uncovered several critical red flags indicating illegal migration and document forgery,” CS Mutua states.

Further verification on Oman’s e Visa portal showed no records of the alleged work permits. Without oversight from a registered Kenyan recruitment agency, the jobseekers were left vulnerable to fraud.

Authorities have classified the recruitment process as fraudulent, warning that it relied on forged clearances and unauthorized agents to bypass legal migration protocols.

Those behind the scheme have been directed to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) before formal summons are issued.

Additionally, the Ministry has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of recruitment agencies through the National Employment Authority’s online portal or official contacts.

“The recruitment process for Jeneffer, Matilda, and Caroline is fraudulent. The operation relies on forged Ministry of Labour clearances and unauthorized ticketing agents to bypass legal migration protocols, significantly increasing the risk of exploitation for the job seekers involved,” the CS notes.

This case underscores the growing risks posed by unregulated migration networks and highlights the need for vigilance to protect jobseekers from exploitation.

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