In Jizzakh, a person, who promised to send one of the citizens to the USA for a large sum of money, but sent him to the Republic of South Africa, was arrested, the information service of the regional DIA reported. 

Reportedly, I.M., a resident of Khayrabad mahalla of Jizzakh city, turned to the internal affairs authorities, and said that a resident of Sharof Rashidov district, A.Ya., promised to send his son M.T. to work in the USA and received $14,300, but he sent his son to Africa.

Also, the applicant stated that his son M.T. was helpless in Africa, and A.Ya. was demanding another $6,700 from him to rectify the situation.

On the basis of this appeal, a quick action was taken by the law enforcement bodies, and A.Ya., who received $6,700 from the applicant I.M., was arrested. 

It is noted that a criminal case has been initiated on this fact. An investigation is currently underway.