92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi Arabia

New Delhi, Jul 5: Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued as many as 92,000 emergency exit certificates by end of the first phase of grace period for those affected by labour law 'Nitaqat', ambassador to the Kingdom Hamid Ali Rao said on Thursday even as India was in discussion with the country to streamline the visa regime to check fraudulent contractors.

According to the Saudi ministry of Labour, 3.5 million workers have corrected their legal status since May 10, he said, adding "estimate is that at least 25 to 30 per cent these would be Indians".

He also said that contrary to the perception that there is mass exodus of Indians in view of implementation of contentious labour law, a total of 2.89 million workers are currently there which was an additional net inflow of 10 thousand since March this year.

The 'Nitaqat' programme is meant to regularize foreign workers and makes it mandatory for them to abide by work related conditions in their visa.

India was in discussion with Saudi authorities to streamline the visa regime to check fraudulent contractors, he said, asserting that a streamlined labour market in Saudi Arabia would be in the interest of the Indians in that country.

Noting that on July 2 King Abdullah announced an extension of the grace period till November 3, Rao said the embassy will continue its efforts to reach out to Indians all across Saudi Arabia.

"India does not want any illegal Indian worker in Saudi Arabia after November 3. Illegal workers after November 3 would face arrest, jail sentence, huge fines and deportation with a ban on their return to GCC countries," he said.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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