Hajj fraud in Andijan: Man arrested for defrauding 10 people

As part of the large-scale “Safe and Healthy Country” rapid-prevention operation being carried out by law enforcement agencies in Andijan region, a major fraud case has been uncovered. This was reported by the press service of the Andijan Regional Department of Internal Affairs.

During the operation, officers of the regional criminal investigation department, in cooperation with other law enforcement bodies, conducted a special raid. As a result, an individual attempting to fraudulently acquire $50,000 by promising Hajj trips was detained.

It was revealed that the suspect, born in 1966, took $5,000 each from 10 citizens. The total amount — $50,000 — was allegedly for organizing Hajj and providing travel permits to Saudi Arabia. However, the man used the money for personal purposes, deceiving the victims.

According to law enforcement, the individual gained the trust of others and misappropriated their funds through fraudulent means. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 168 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Fraud”), and an investigation is currently underway.

The Andijan Department of Internal Affairs urges citizens to be cautious of suspicious individuals who promise illegal Hajj trips. Local authorities regularly conduct special operations to prevent such cases and encourage citizens to immediately report any fraud attempts.

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