Uzbekistan

A resident of Samarkand sent illegal individuals to the US via Mexico

Those who wished were ready to give 32 thousand dollars for the American dream.

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the discovery of a fraudster who was engaged in sending illegal migrants to the United States of America. The man had opened a travel agency through which he offered those wishing to enter the USA illegally a route via Mexico for 32 thousand dollars. The cost included air tickets and the necessary documents.

One day, three residents of Urgut district contacted the firm, one of them turned out to be a “secret buyer” of law enforcement agencies, who gave 15 thousand dollars as an advance payment, at which point the man was caught red-handed.

A criminal case has been initiated under the fraud article, which could result in up to three years in prison.

Earlier, dozens of citizens were deported from the US to Uzbekistan. The States expressed gratitude to the Uzbek government for its cooperation.

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