Kathmandu: Nepali Congress MP Pratima Gautam has raised serious concerns over what she calls a syndicate looting billions of rupees from Nepali youth seeking employment in Japan. Speaking during a meeting of the House of Representatives, she demanded that the government immediately dismantle the unauthorized language testing system that is allegedly delaying or blocking already-approved trainee workers.

Gautam accused the JICA Alumni Association Nepal (JAAN) of operating an illegal racket for the past 15 years, forcing youth—who have already passed required language tests and obtained Japanese visas (Certificates of Eligibility, COEs)—to take additional unauthorized tests in Nepal before being granted work permits.

"Our youth have received visas but are being forced to take another unnecessary test. This is not just harassment, it's exploitation," said Gautam.

She noted that despite repeated calls by foreign employment professionals, consumer rights activists, and the media, the government has remained silent. The issue has now reached the Supreme Court, which has issued a show cause notice and called both parties for an interim hearing on Ashad 16.

Gautam expressed concern that many workers, after making heavy financial investments and clearing all formalities, are now stranded and frustrated, with their self-confidence shattered and futures at risk.

In her concluding remarks, she issued three strong demands to the government:

1. Immediately abolish the unauthorized syndicate,

2. Take legal action against those involved, and

3. Ensure a transparent, effective, and youth-friendly foreign employment process.

“This issue affects the employment dreams of thousands of Nepali youth. The government cannot and must not stay silent any longer,” she declared.