Authorities in the Bukhara region have detained individuals suspected of fraud, according to the regional Department of Internal Affairs press service.
Who was arrested?
During a special оперативe operation, law enforcement officers apprehended a resident of Jondor district in Bukhara region along with his spouse. The suspects were caught while receiving 4,000 US dollars.
How did the scheme work?
Investigators found that the suspects gained the trust of four citizens by promising to organize Umrah trips for them. In return, they charged each person 1,025 US dollars.
It was later revealed that they had no legal authorization or license to provide such services.
What charges do they face?
A criminal case has been initiated under Part 3 of the article on “Fraud” in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If found guilty, the suspects could face up to 8 years of imprisonment.