Nigerian Doctor Implicated in UK Care Job Fraud Scheme.
A BBC report exposes a UK care job scam targeting Nigerian migrants. Dr. Kelvin Alaneme and other agents charged thousands for jobs and Certificates of Sponsorship but failed to deliver, violating UK employment laws.
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A recent investigation by the BBC has exposed a scheme in which care homes and travel agents in the United Kingdom exploit Nigerian job seekers by promising employment and Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), only to leave them stranded upon arrival.
The report highlights how some relocation agencies attract unsuspecting Nigerians through flashy advertisements on social media. One such organization, CareerEdu, run by Nigerian medical doctor Kelvin Alaneme, was presented as a legitimate business but exhibited characteristics of a pay-for-job scheme, according to the BBC.
Alaneme claimed to have facilitated the migration of over 5,000 individuals to the UK. However, personal accounts from victims suggest otherwise. Many reported paying substantial sums of money to him, only to be left without employment upon arrival in the UK.
The UK has been a sought-after destination for Nigerians seeking better opportunities. However, some care homes and agents take advantage of this demand by offering fraudulent employment opportunities and Certificates of Sponsorship, which they ultimately fail to provide.
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A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record issued by a UK employer to confirm a foreign worker’s eligibility for a visa. This unique reference number is a crucial requirement for visa applications. UK regulations mandate that companies issue CoS to the foreign employees they officially hire.
To secure employment in the UK’s care sector, many Nigerians pay significant amounts to relocation agents, expecting to work in care homes. However, upon arrival, they often find themselves without jobs, facing immense hardship.
One affected individual shared her experience, revealing that she paid Alaneme £14,000 to secure a job for her brother in the UK. Despite obtaining a visa, he was left without employment for months.
“My brother got the visa and arrived in July, but by October, there was still no job. That was when we realized the situation we were in. It was a very tough time for him and for me because I was the one who made the payment and trusted Kelvin,” she said.
Another victim, Praise, described his experience as one of the most challenging times of his life.
Additionally, a care home named Efficiency for Care had its sponsorship license revoked by UK authorities. Despite this, it continues to operate, making false promises of employment to foreign workers and leaving them in distress.
Alaneme, along with other relocation agents and care homes that accept money from foreigners in exchange for jobs, is in violation of UK laws. Under these regulations, businesses are prohibited from charging individuals for employment opportunities.
