According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office, two suspects, S.A. and S.M., were detained in the Urgut district for allegedly deceiving two citizens, A.N. and B.T. The suspects promised to arrange their employment in the United States in exchange for $22,000. They had already received $15,400 as an advance payment when they were caught with evidence.

In Tashkent’s Uchtepa district, an individual identified as H.I. reportedly convinced O.B. to pay $2,500 for assistance in securing documents and a visa for employment in Lithuania. H.I. was arrested after accepting an advance payment of $1,500.

In Navoi city, two individuals, N.Sh. and N.B., allegedly defrauded M.S. by promising to arrange a six-month seasonal job in South Korea for $2,000. They were detained while in possession of evidence after receiving the payment.

Similarly, in Bekobod city, M.Sh. was arrested for promising B.D. and S.D. assistance in lifting their deportation status and obtaining a visa to travel to Turkey. The suspect had collected $1,000 when authorities intervened.

Criminal cases have been initiated under Article 168 (Fraud) and Articles 28 and 211 (Giving Bribes) of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code. Investigative proceedings are underway to determine the full extent of these fraudulent activities.