In Tashkent, authorities have detained a con artist who promised resident assistance in finding employment in the United States, according to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes.
The suspect demanded $20,000 for his services, claiming he could secure a job through high-ranking contacts.
Law enforcement officials reported that the fraudster was apprehended while handing over the money. A criminal case has been opened on charges of fraud and bribery.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that the United States has placed nearly a thousand citizens of Uzbekistan on its deportation list.
