Millions Swindled in the Name of Foreign Jobs: Notorious Fraudster Sani Ahmed Still at Large
Staff Correspondent
Sani Ahmed, a notorious fraudster from Narayanganj, has crafted a dangerous web of deceit by exploiting people’s dreams of working abroad. For years, he has been running a fraudulent scheme by luring people from various regions with promises of high-paying jobs overseas, only to swindle them out of millions of takas. Shockingly, despite multiple allegations, he remains untouchable and continues to live freely.
Reliable sources confirm that Sani Ahmed recently returned to Bangladesh from Portugal. Despite the serious accusations against him, no legal action or arrest has been made so far.
Preliminary information indicates that over 15 individuals have come forward with direct complaints against him. According to their statements, Sani Ahmed collected between BDT 800,000 and BDT 1.5 million from each victim, promising job placements in Europe, the Middle East, and Canada. However, none of the victims have been able to travel abroad, nor have they received refunds.
Among the victims is Abdul Ahad from Chandpur, who paid BDT 1.4 million to Sani. Iqbal Hossain from Mirpur handed over BDT 800,000, and Ismail Hossain Shanto from Gazipur gave him BDT 1.155 million. All of them report that while documents were prepared, no visas or tickets were ever issued. Eventually, when pressured, Sani allegedly either switched off his phone or responded with threats.
One victim, Ismail Hossain Shanto, said, “I mortgaged my land to raise this money. Now I’m left with nothing. Sani didn’t just take my money—he stole my future.”
It is alleged that Sani Ahmed presents himself as a successful “consultant” under the protection of influential people. He does not operate under any licensed travel agency or hold legal authorization to send workers abroad. On social media, he falsely claims to be a "European Migration Expert"—a title many believe is simply a tool of deception.
Victims have made multiple attempts to file General Diaries (GD) and legal cases with local police stations. However, mysteriously, no substantial legal action has been taken. There are even claims that every time accusations arise, Sani disappears for a while and later returns with new tactics.
The public is now demanding swift legal action against this fraudster, including the confiscation of his assets and the return of the stolen money to the victims. There is also a growing call for strict punishment of such criminals, to prevent future incidents of shattered dreams and financial ruin.
When contacted, a Narayanganj district police official—speaking on condition of anonymity—said, “We will investigate seriously if complaints are submitted. Anyone who has been defrauded is urged to come forward with written complaints.”
The bigger question remains: why do such scammers continue to roam free despite repeated incidents and public outcry? This lingering uncertainty has now become a matter of grave concern and fear for the general public.
