Dubai Visa Scam Leaves Hundreds of OFWs in Financial, Legal Woes
A large-scale visa scam in Dubai has defrauded approximately 400 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) of an estimated P61.7 million. The alleged perpetrators have reportedly fled to the Philippines, prompting victims to seek assistance from authorities.
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