[Bangladesh] Government warns expats about 'Probashi Card' fraud

In Bangladesh, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has warned expats about fraud connected to the upcoming release of the 'Probashi Card', The Business Standard reports.

The government proposed a specialised digital identity, dual-currency debit, and welfare card for expat workers and Bangladeshi citizens living abroad. However, it has yet to be released.

The ministry reportedly urged expats not to make payments to any individual, organisation or intermediary claiming to facilitate the card's issuance.

In a press release, it said preparations for introducing the card had reached the final stage, but clarified that the card has not yet been officially launched, and applications are not being accepted.

According to the ministry, unscrupulous individuals and broker networks at home and abroad were spreading false information about the card, particularly making misleading claims about pension benefits and expedited issuance, to deceive expats and collect money.

It emphasised that expats should not make payments to any individual, organisation or intermediary claiming to facilitate the card's issuance.

The release reportedly said that details of the application process, eligibility criteria and benefits will be announced through government media, the ministry's website and its official social media platforms after the card is launched. 

The ministry asked that expats who fall victim to such fraud or receive information about fraudulent activities report them to the nearest law enforcement agency or relevant government authorities.

Source: The Business Standard

In Bangladesh, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has warned expats about fraud connected to the upcoming release of the 'Probashi Card', The Business Standard reports.

The government proposed a specialised digital identity, dual-currency debit, and welfare card for expat workers and Bangladeshi citizens living abroad. However, it has yet to be released.

The ministry reportedly urged expats not to make payments to any individual, organisation or intermediary claiming to facilitate the card's issuance.

In a press release, it said preparations for introducing the card had reached the final stage, but clarified that the card has not yet been officially launched, and applications are not being accepted.

According to the ministry, unscrupulous individuals and broker networks at home and abroad were spreading false information about the card, particularly making misleading claims about pension benefits and expedited issuance, to deceive expats and collect money.

It emphasised that expats should not make payments to any individual, organisation or intermediary claiming to facilitate the card's issuance.

The release reportedly said that details of the application process, eligibility criteria and benefits will be announced through government media, the ministry's website and its official social media platforms after the card is launched. 

The ministry asked that expats who fall victim to such fraud or receive information about fraudulent activities report them to the nearest law enforcement agency or relevant government authorities.

Source: The Business Standard