A person illegally sending citizens to Hajj in Namangan has been detained.
He demanded money from citizens in exchange for sending them to Saudi Arabia.
An individual who promised to illegally send citizens to the "Hajj-2026" season and demanded money has been apprehended in Namangan region. The State Security Service reported this.
It is reported that an individual residing in Namangan city, born in 1984, promised to send four citizens living in Chust district to Saudi Arabia for the "Hajj-2026" season and demanded 26 thousand US dollars in return.
During an urgent operation conducted jointly by employees of the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, he was caught red-handed while receiving 6 thousand US dollars of the requested amount.
Regarding the incident, a criminal case has been initiated against him under Article 168, Part 4, paragraph "a" of the Criminal Code (fraud), and investigative actions are being carried out.
The "Hajj" event is carried out by the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan based on an agreement signed annually between the Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Hajj of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
For information, starting from April 18, entry to Mecca or staying in the city is prohibited for citizens holding any type of visa other than those with a Hajj visa.
Furthermore, starting from April 13, individuals wishing to enter Mecca must obtain an official permit from authorized bodies. Entry into the city without a permit will not be allowed.
