Fraudulent overseas employment schemes exposed in Tashkent and Navoi regions

According to the Department under the Prosecutor General’s Office, an operational event was carried out in collaboration with the Mirzo Ulugbek district branch and the State Security Service. During the operation, a person identified as A.N. gained the trust of a citizen, S.X., and promised to send him to work in the United States through his alleged high-ranking connections. A.N. demanded $21,000 for this service, receiving $9,000 before being caught in the act with evidence.

Similarly, in an operation conducted by the department's Khatyrchi district branch in cooperation with law enforcement officers, an individual named M.I. was caught in the act after receiving $1,000 and 6.3 million UZS from a citizen, Yo.Sh., as payment for allegedly arranging work in Poland.

Criminal cases have been initiated under Article 168 (Fraud) and Articles 28 and 211 (Bribery) of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are ongoing.

Previously, it was reported that individuals promising jobs abroad were detained in Urgut district of Samarkand region, Uchtepa district of Tashkent city, Navoi city, and Bekobod city of Tashkent region.