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$4,400 to send four people to Umrah: Travel agency employee detained in Fergana

In the Dangara district of the Fergana region, an employee of a travel agency who attempted to organize a Umrah pilgrimage without the appropriate license was detained. He was caught while receiving an advance payment of $1,100, having demanded $4,400 to send four citizens to Saudi Arabia.

$4,400 to send four people to Umrah: Travel agency employee detained in Fergana

According to the SSS, the operational event was conducted in cooperation with the service's Fergana region department and the regional Police Department.

During the event, it was established that an employee of a travel agency operating in the Dangara district offered to send citizens to Saudi Arabia, despite not having the appropriate license to organize the Umrah pilgrimage. He was caught with physical evidence while receiving a portion of the requested money.

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against this individual, and investigative actions are ongoing.

The report notes that some citizens face difficulties abroad due to trips organized without complying with the established procedures.

The SSS has asked citizens to report such violations via the short number 1520. It is stated that the identity of the applicant is guaranteed to remain confidential.

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