Illegal US migration scheme uncovered in Jizzakh

An organizer of illegal migration to the United States has been arrested in Jizzakh, UPL.uz reported.

According to the Jizzakh regional police press service, law enforcement conducted a special operation during which a resident of Sharof Rashidov district was detained. It was revealed that he gained the trust of a resident from Zarbdar district and promised to send him to work in the USA for 200 million UZS. He had already received $11,200 (approximately 141 million UZS) and an additional 50 million UZS in cash.

Investigators found that the suspect planned to send the individual to the United States illegally via Mexico.

A criminal case has been opened under the "Fraud" article of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. An investigation is ongoing. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!