"Paralysed gulf migrant loses medical aid, family alleges fraud by agency", 2 Mar 2021

The family of a Gulf migrant returnee has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into an alleged fraud by a recruiting agency in Telangana’s Jagityal district. Kokeni Posanna, the victim, reportedly lost Rs 1 lakh in medical aid due to non-issuance of policy. Posanna’s family also alleged that due to the fraud by his recruiter, he lost out on Rs 10 lakh worth accidental insurance policy under the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana  (PBBY). A statement from Pravasi Mithra Labour Union (PMLU), which has raised the issue with district authorities, said that Posanna was paralysed while working in the gulf, and needs medical aid...A complaint about Posanna’s situation was lodged with the district collector on Tuesday by his wife Kokkerakani Gangajala of Jaina village. She alleged that the operators of Karthik , a recruiting agency, is sending innocent migrant workers to Dubai on visit visas by using their government issued license for human trafficking.