Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Supreme Court directed the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to immediately commence a fully fledged inquiry into complaints filed by 22 Sri Lankan drivers who alleged they were deceived after being sent for employment in Dubai.

The court further ordered that the inquiry be completed within three months and that the SLBFE submit its final report to the Supreme Court upon conclusion.

The petitioners, all licensed drivers in Sri Lanka, stated that due to the economic crisis of 2021-2022 and the resulting surge in inflation, they were compelled to seek foreign employment to support their families. They said they had placed "utmost faith and trust" in the SLBFE and applied for employment in response t...