The Immigration Department is closely monitoring the entry of people from India who may be conned to come to Fiji under an Education Scam.
Director, Viliame Naupoto said following the discovery of a bogus University of Pacific site and the attempted entry of one Indian national into Fiji earlier this week, they have managed to obtain information that a major recruitment drive is underway to send Indian nationals to the university which does not exist.
Commander Naupoto said the University of Pacific website also has a phone number and mobile phone contact. The mobile number has been diverted while the phone number belongs to a company in Ba.
He said they have also contacted the company officials in Ba.
The profiling of the incoming people is the key and immigration officials have to be on the alert.
Although people coming from India do not need a visa to enter Fiji, Commander Naupoto said student and work permits are required before they come to the country.
Fiji Tries to Uncover Education Scam
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