Another pilgrimage scam busted in Uzbekistan
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A tour company employee in Sirdarya region has been arrested for promising two residents of Bayaud district an illegal trip to Saudi Arabia for $12,800, reports NOVA24.uz.
An investigation revealed that he and two colleagues ran a fraudulent scheme, posing as pilgrimage organizers while pocketing the money. A criminal case was opened under Article 168, Part 3(a) — large-scale fraud.
In a separate case in Margilan, a 39-year-old man was caught accepting $11,000 for a similar fake Hajj trip. He was arrested on the spot, and another fraud case was opened.
Law enforcement is identifying other possible victims. Investigations continue.
An investigation revealed that he and two colleagues ran a fraudulent scheme, posing as pilgrimage organizers while pocketing the money. A criminal case was opened under Article 168, Part 3(a) — large-scale fraud.
In a separate case in Margilan, a 39-year-old man was caught accepting $11,000 for a similar fake Hajj trip. He was arrested on the spot, and another fraud case was opened.
Law enforcement is identifying other possible victims. Investigations continue.
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