Migration Agency Helped Uzbek Citizens Recover $570 Thousand in Wage Debt from Foreign Employers

New cases of fraud related to job offers abroad have been discovered in Uzbekistan. Scammers promised citizens to organize trips for work in countries such as Dubai, Moldova, and Belarus, but failed to fulfill their commitments after receiving money.

The first identified incident took place in the Ellikkalinsky district of Karakalpakstan. Employees of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office found out that one citizen deceived three people by promising them assistance with employment in Dubai and Moldova. As a result of this deception, he received $2,000 and 4 million soums from the victims.

Another case was discovered in the Yangihaot district of Tashkent. According to investigative information, the head of one company and his accomplices promised one citizen to arrange travel for work in Belarus, allegedly using existing contacts at the Migration Agency. The suspects were detained while they were receiving $500 and 1.2 million soums.

Criminal cases concerning fraud and attempted bribery have been initiated for both described cases. The investigation is currently ongoing.

It should be noted that a large scheme offering jobs in South Korea had previously been thwarted in Tashkent. Two suspects demanded $55,000 from a man, promising to arrange his employment and residency permit through their high-ranking acquaintances.

An Uzbek citizen who became the subject of a scandal in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia due to a rug depicting the Russian flag will soon be returned to her home country. An airline ticket has already been issued for her, paid for by the Migration Fund.

The situation arose during an inspection conducted by Russian law enforcement agencies. A rug featuring the Russian tricolor was found in the woman's residence. Following this, the Russian side began an investigation, within which the potential issue of initiating a criminal case under the article concerning desecration of the state flag was considered.

Reaction of Uzbek Authorities

The Migration Agency of Uzbekistan reported that it has taken control of the situation. The agency's representative office in Russia and the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Kazan are working together with relevant Russian structures to establish all the circumstances of the incident. The woman, with whom contact has already been established, is receiving necessary consular and legal support.

It was also announced that the airline ticket for the Uzbek citizen was purchased from the Migration Fund. The citizen's return to Uzbekistan is scheduled for August 6.

Previously, the Uzbek citizen was fined 5 thousand rubles and received an expulsion order from Russia. This occurred because she was working without the required patent in Moscow. However, the fact that she owns property in the country and has no prior violations of migration legislation could not prevent the deportation.

A man who was internationally wanted on charges of fraud has been returned to the territory of Uzbekistan. The location of this citizen was established through joint work with law enforcement agencies of other countries.

According to information provided by the National Central Bureau of Interpol in Uzbekistan, this citizen left his country after committing the alleged crime and remained hidden abroad for a long time, evading responsibility.

The return was made possible by the interaction between Uzbek partners and foreign structures, as well as the efforts of Interpol. The cooperation between the Uzbek Interpol and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), including work conducted in Dubai, was particularly important in this process.

After completing all necessary formalities, the wanted individual was brought back to Uzbekistan, where he now faces prosecution under national legislation.

Representatives of the MVD emphasized that international cooperation through Interpol is an effective tool for locating and returning individuals who are hiding from judicial proceedings and investigations outside their country. Meanwhile, searches for other persons wanted internationally are ongoing.

It was previously reported about another case: three citizens of this country were brought from Turkey to Uzbekistan, who were also internationally wanted through Interpol. These men were detained in Istanbul and handed over to the relevant Uzbek law enforcement agencies.