Foreign Employment Workers Must Pay Service Fees Through Banking System

The Department of Foreign Employment has requested that workers going abroad for employment must pay service fees strictly through the banking system. To prevent fraud and ensure transparency in financial transactions, the department has urged against conducting cash transactions. The department has issued a warning that cash dealings will lead to legal action. Kathmandu, April 30. The Department of Foreign Employment has emphasized that workers going abroad must remit service fees only via banking methods. To avoid fraud, promote transparent financial dealings, and ensure safe foreign employment, manpower agencies have been directed to collect service fee payments exclusively through banking channels. The department has also requested to securely maintain proof of payment, related documents, and online transaction details. Highlighting that cash transactions increase the risk of fraud and make evidence collection difficult, the department has strongly advised against cash dealings with anyone. Manpower agencies, their employees, representatives, or any individuals are instructed not to engage in any cash transaction related to foreign employment or related economic dealings. Manpower companies have also been told not to accept cash payments from workers. The department has warned that violation of this directive will result in legal penalties as per the law.