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Another pilgrimage scam busted in Uzbekistan

Another pilgrimage scam busted in Uzbekistan
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.
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