Fraud cases exposed in overseas job placements
Authorities in Uzbekistan have uncovered several cases of fraud involving individuals promising overseas employment. Investigations by the State Security Service and Prosecutor General's Office revealed schemes where citizens were defrauded of thousands of dollars for promised jobs in countries like Bulgaria and Israel. In one incident, a tourism firm head was apprehended for taking $3,000, while another suspect was caught receiving $5,000 as part of a larger sum for arranging work in Israel. Criminal cases have been initiated, and officials are urging citizens to only use official and reliable channels for international job placements.
Uzbekistan: Further violations related to illegal labor migration have been uncovered. This was announced following operational measures conducted by the State Security Service and the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office.
It has become known that several cases of defrauding citizens by promising to send them abroad for work have been exposed in the Navoiy and Kashkadarya regions.
Specifically, in Navoiy city, the head of a tourism firm was apprehended with material evidence while receiving $3,000 USD under the pretext of preparing all documents, having convinced a citizen born in 2006 and residing in Khatirchi district to work in Bulgaria.
A similar incident was recorded in Kitob district of Kashkadarya region. A person born in 1997, residing in Tashkent region, promised to send two citizens to work in Israel, stating they would prepare work visas through 'contacts'. They demanded $20,000 USD for this service.
During the operational measure, this individual was detained in Kashkadarya upon receiving a portion of the agreed sum – $5,000 USD.
Criminal cases have been initiated in both instances, and investigative actions are underway. Officials urge citizens to approach only official and reliable sources for matters concerning sending them abroad for work.
In short, serious risks can often be hidden behind promises of quick and easy income. Therefore, a critical approach to any offer remains the most correct decision today.
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