BAIRA Broker Scams
The most common fraud targeting Bangladeshi applicants.
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
- 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.
BAIRA licence card
Real licence, Bangladesh-side activity only.
Fake offer letter
Cloned letterhead — no Ukrainian counterparty.
Cash receipt
No breakdown of what was purchased.
WhatsApp pressure
Standard urgency tactics.
Forged document
No original issuer verification.
Refusal letter
State Employment Service refusal.
Red flags
Knowingly using a forged document to obtain a Ukrainian visa is a criminal offence under Article 358, part 4 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. False documents are a visa refusal ground (Resolution No. 118, para. 28) and can lead to forced return with a 3-year entry ban (Law No. 3773-VI, Arts. 13, 26).
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