As a result of operational measures conducted by the State Security Service of Uzbekistan in cooperation with other relevant agencies, individuals attempting to extort large sums of money by deceiving citizens intending to travel abroad illegally were exposed.
Intermediary caught with $28,000 in "fare" and evidence
During an operational event in the Navoi region, a resident of the Samarkand district, born in 1990, promised to send a resident of the city of Navoi to the USA via the "Turkey - Europe - Mexico" route and demanded 28 thousand US dollars. He was detained with all the evidence while receiving $14,000 in advance.
Previously convicted, caught red-handed for fraud
At an event held in the Jizzakh region, a resident of Tashkent, born in 2000, previously repeatedly found guilty of fraud, attempted to commit another crime. He demanded $35,000 from a resident of the Sh.Rashidov district in exchange for sending him to the USA and obtaining a visa. The crime was stopped while he was receiving $10,000 through a third party.
5 thousand dollars and 26 million soums - "hope money" paid for illegal transportation
In the case recorded in the city of Gulistan, Syrdarya region, a person born in 2000, living in the Yangiyul district of Tashkent region, promised to send the citizen to the USA via the Turkey-Spain-Mexico route and obtain the visa through "official acquaintances." He was detained while receiving $5,000 and 26 million soums from a citizen.
Promising to send him to work, he collected 52 million soums.
In another case in the Tashkent region, a resident of Tashkent, born in 1995, promised to send two citizens living in the city of Shirin to the USA, issue visas and documents. He was detained while demanding a total of $38,000 and receiving 52 million soums as an advance payment.
A criminal case has been initiated, the investigation is ongoing.
Currently, criminal cases have been initiated under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Investigative actions are underway.
Be aware: those who want to go abroad illegally can become victims of crime.
Dear citizens, do not put your financial or personal life at risk by trusting suspicious individuals who promise to send you abroad for work. Carefully examine any proposal. Use official channels. Don't trust scammers - even if they sell dreams, you might end up in a criminal case.
