Under the pretext of assistance, embezzled tens of thousands of dollars

A man, while in Dubai, promised assistance in purchasing gold items and other jewelry.

According to the press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, a man has been detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud. The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of Khujand, is currently under arrest.

According to the investigation, the suspect, in August 2024, while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, deceitfully gained the trust of a 26-year-old resident of Dushanbe, received $60,000 from her, and promised to purchase two sets of gold jewelry with diamonds for that money. However, the man did not return the jewelry and spent the money on his own needs, the statement says.

The statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs does not clarify under which article of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan the case against the detainee has been initiated, but it is reported that investigative actions are ongoing regarding this matter.

Comments from the detainee regarding the charges brought against him are not available.