Subject · BAIRA Broker Scams
BAIRA Broker Scams
The most common fraud targeting Bangladeshi applicants.
Direct finding
BAIRA (Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies) members operate legally in Bangladesh — but many sub-agents and informal operators use the BAIRA name fraudulently to sell Ukrainian
What to do
- 01.Never pay an upfront fee without a written contract
- 02.Request the employer's EDRPOU code and verify it independently
- 03.Contact us to run an employer verification check ($40) before proceeding
- 04.Report suspected fraud to BMET (Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training)
Pattern breakdown
Illustrative schematics of what each element of this scam looks like — drawn from practice, not real client documents.
PATTERN A
BAIRA licence card
Real licence, Bangladesh-side activity only.
PATTERN B
Fake offer letter
Cloned letterhead — no Ukrainian counterparty.
PATTERN C
Cash receipt
No breakdown of what was purchased.
PATTERN D
WhatsApp pressure
Standard urgency tactics.
PATTERN E
Forged document
No original issuer verification.
PATTERN F
Refusal letter
State Employment Service refusal.
Red flags
RF01Agent claims to have direct contacts at the Ukrainian embassy
RF02Upfront fee demanded before any documentation is presented
RF03Promises of a job before any employer verification is possible
RF04"Guaranteed visa" language — no one can guarantee a Ukrainian visa
RF05Informal receipt or no contract for fees paid
RF06Requests for passport originals before any formal engagement
Legal consequence
Using fraudulent documents to obtain a Ukrainian visa is a criminal offence in Ukraine. Even unwitting victims may face entry bans and deportation.
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