A 24-year-old Shahrom Begov has been detained in Dushanbe on suspicion of committing fraud involving migrants working in the Russian Federation.

According to the Dushanbe Police Department, the man operated through Telegram groups, posing as a document facilitator and taxi driver. He used an electronic wallet to receive payments.

The city police report that authorities have identified more than 20 instances of fraud so far.  The total damage inflicted on the victims exceeds 500,000 Russian rubles.

Law enforcement agencies are continuing the investigation and are checking the suspect’s possible involvement in other crimes.  Victims are urged to contact the police at (+992) 018-02-02-02.

Earlier, in Shahritous district of Khatlon province, a 41-year-old man has also been also detained on fraud charges.  

According to officers of the Khatlon Organized Crime Control Department Organized Crime Department, he deceived over 30 migrants by taking their money under various pretexts.

The amounts he received from his victims reportedly ranged from 3,000 somonis to 168,000 somonis.  He promised assistance in purchasing cheap airline tickets to Russia, lifting entry bans, and obtaining Russian citizenship.  However, after receiving the money, he failed to deliver on his promises and used the funds for personal needs.