In the regions, new cases of fraud related to sending citizens to foreign countries for work have been identified. These facts were exposed by law enforcement agencies through operational measures, the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office reported.
According to the information, during a special operation conducted jointly by employees of the Samarkand city division of the Department, the State Security Service, and the Internal Affairs bodies, citizen B.B. was detained while committing fraudulent actions. He gained the trust of citizen M.Kh. and promised to send him to work in the United States via Mexico for 28,000 US dollars. At the moment of receiving 4,500 US dollars from the victim, he was caught with material evidence.
In addition, during an operational measure conducted jointly by the Andijan regional administration of the Department, the State Security Service, and the Internal Affairs bodies, another case was recorded. The head of LLC “H.D.”, citizen J.D., gained the trust of citizen G.A. and promised to arrange a visa for him to be sent to work in Bulgaria. On this basis, he received 1,000 US dollars from the citizen and was detained with material evidence.
On both cases, criminal proceedings were initiated under Article 168 (fraud) of the Criminal Code. Currently, investigative actions are being carried out. Law enforcement agencies are urging citizens to be cautious and not to trust offers of illegal employment.
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