SSS detains two men who promised to illegally send a citizen to the US for work
They demanded $17,000 from the citizen for their “service”.
Photo: Department under the Prosecutor General's Office
In the course of an operational event carried out by employees of the State Security Service and the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office, two men suspected of fraud were detained.
It turned out that the detainees, having gained the confidence of another citizen, promised to send him to work in the United States through their acquaintances. They demanded $17,000 for their service.
The fraudsters were caught red-handed while receiving the money.
On this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Art. 168 (Fraud) and 211 (Bribing) of the Criminal Code, investigative actions are underway.
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