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Unregistered recruiting agents are individuals or firms involved in overseas manpower recruitment without valid registration under the Emigration Act. In 2025, such agents operate illegally and can face penalties or blacklisting.
As of 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs identified over 1,200 unregistered recruiting agents operating in India. Regular drives and complaints led to increased enforcement and legal actions.
Engaging with unregistered recruiting agents can lead to fraud, job scams, financial loss, or being stranded abroad. Migrants may also face deportation due to lack of official placement documents.
You can verify a recruiting agent’s registration via the eMigrate portal. Use the agent’s name or license number to check their status and complaint history.
In 2025, the Indian government launched awareness drives, filed FIRs, and collaborated with state police to crack down on illegal agents. Several agents faced imprisonment and license bans.