Kyiv Pathway · Anti-fraud unit
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 for a free employer verification check before proceeding
- 04.Report suspected fraud to BMET (Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training)
Exhibits
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
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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