SSS Reveals Illegal Transport of People to US, Canada, and Poland
Fraud cases involving the smuggling of people to the United States, Canada, and Poland have been foiled by the State Security Service (SSS) in Uzbekistan. The SSS, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, successfully apprehended individuals engaged in these illegal activities.
In one operation carried out by the SSS Department for Samarkand region, a resident of the Akdarya district was caught red-handed while receiving $40,000 as part of a scheme to send two citizens from Taylak district to the United States. The fraudulent individual had promised to arrange their travel through Uzbekistan, Spain, Mexico, and finally to the United States.
Another operation, conducted in cooperation with the SSS Department for Combating Economic Crimes of Jizzakh region, led to the capture of an individual residing in the Almazar district of Tashkent. This person had deceived a resident of Gallaorol district by guaranteeing a job opportunity in Canada and promising to facilitate the issuance of visa documents. The fraudster demanded and received $7,500 in advance before being apprehended.
Furthermore, the head of an LLC in Tashkent city was arrested by officers of the Tashkent city SSS Department and the PGO Department. The individual had collected $5,100 from three citizens, promising them employment in Poland through his connections.
In yet another operation, carried out by the Surkhandarya Regional SSS Department, a person in Baysun district was captured while accepting 138 million soums in exchange for arranging employment in Canada for a citizen from Muzrabot district.
Following these operations, criminal cases have been initiated against the perpetrators in accordance with the relevant articles of the Criminal Code. Investigations are currently ongoing to gather further evidence and ensure justice is served.
This successful crackdown on fraud cases related to sending individuals abroad highlights the commitment of the Uzbekistan government to combating illegal activities and protecting its citizens from falling victim to deceptive schemes.
