Photo: Department for Combating Economic Crimes
Another major corruption scheme related to sending workers to Korea has been exposed in Uzbekistan. The Department under the Prosecutor General's Office revealed the activities of an organized criminal group consisting of former officials from the External Labor Migration Agency, private employment agencies, and other individuals.
According to the investigation, the group illegally collected large sums of money from citizens by promising to send them to the Republic of Korea as migrant workers. Preliminary studies found that $263,500 was extorted from 35 citizens.
The Department has initiated a criminal case, and investigations are ongoing. Law enforcement is working to identify all individuals involved, track the flow of funds, and determine the total number of victims.
The investigation revealed that the group demanded between $7,000 and $12,000 from citizens through fraudulent means, in addition to official fees. This represents a significant financial blow to ordinary people dreaming of working abroad.
Currently, complaints from over 600 citizens who were not sent to Korea are being reviewed. Efforts are underway to determine the damages and recover the funds.
Reports indicate that the group collected $580,000 from 230 citizens in exchange for sending them to Korea. It is also alleged that illegal fees were collected from 1,000 citizens who were already sent to Korea.
The Prosecutor's Department has appealed to citizens and entrepreneurs affected by this group. Anyone who has fallen victim to this scheme is urged to report it immediately via the hotline at 71-233-10-07.
This case highlights the need for citizens to be more cautious when seeking employment abroad. Any payments for working abroad must be made only through official procedures, legal contracts, and reliable organizations. Promises like "we will send you quickly," "guaranteed," or "no waiting list" are often the first signs of a major scam.
In short, this scheme behind job promises to Korea is a serious case involving the trust, hopes, and money of hundreds of people. It is now crucial for the investigation to uncover all details, hold the perpetrators accountable, and return the damages to the victims. Working abroad may be a dream, but the path must start through legal doors.
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