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Law enforcement authorities in Tashkent detained a man who offered businessmen assistance in legalizing their buildings and resolving issues with cadastral documents. In exchange for his “services,” he demanded significant amounts in foreign currency, promising to resolve all legal matters.
The Tashkent Police Department reported that the fraudster’s scheme was relatively simple: he gained the trust of entrepreneurs by convincing them that he had the necessary connections and could “smooth things over” with government agencies. Among his promises were the legalization of buildings, expanding the number of floors, and quickly processing cadastral documentation. Assuring that everything would be done promptly and without complications, the scammer deceived business owners who were hoping for an easy solution to their problems.
One of the victims shared that he handed over several thousand dollars to the fraudster, expecting to obtain a permit to add an extra floor to his building in a short time. Another businessman gave him money, hoping to legalize an already constructed building. However, after receiving the money, the fraudster either stopped responding to calls or cited “temporary difficulties” in government offices.
It turned out that he had no real ability to influence decisions in the cadastral authorities. All of his promises were lies, aimed solely at extracting money from his victims. As a result, the businessmen turned to law enforcement, leading to the fraudster’s arrest.
During the court hearing, it was revealed that he had illegally obtained large sums of money. The court found him guilty under Article 168 of the Criminal Code (fraud) and sentenced him to a fine of 17 million Uzbek soums, taking into account that he had two minor children and had fully compensated the victims for their losses.
This case serves as a reminder that attempts to resolve issues illegally inevitably lead to losses and legal troubles. Law enforcement authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and not trust the promises of strangers, especially when it involves large sums of money or government documents.
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