In the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan as law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended an individual who had allegedly been orchestrating a scheme to facilitate unauthorised employment in the United States via Mexico. The press service of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office of Uzbekistan disclosed this incident on August 14.
The suspect, identified as H. Zh., a person with a prior conviction for fraud, purportedly made audacious promises to a local resident. He claimed to possess the means to secure employment opportunities in the United States by routing through Mexico. Reports indicate that he demanded a substantial sum of $15,000 in exchange for his services, capitalising on the aspirations of the local residents.
The detainment of H. Zh. was executed while he was in the process of receiving a partial payment from the individual he had promised to assist. Specifically, he was apprehended while accepting a $5,000 advance payment.
The authorities have acted decisively, initiating a criminal case against the detained individual under article 168 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to fraud. This case underscores the determination of Uzbekistan's legal system to curb fraudulent activities that exploit individuals' aspirations for better opportunities abroad.
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