MIA apprehends swindler offering illegal entry to USA via Mexico

12:32, 11.04.2023

Officers of the Criminal Police’s Organized Crime Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) arrested an individual, born in 1974 and convicted in the past, for swindling.

The investigation revealed that the individual was collecting USD 7000 from people for agreeing to transport them illegally to US territory over the Mexican border. The individual took money in advance but never delivered on the promise.

The authorities seized USD 23,900 and EUR 2,600. If convicted, the detainee faces 6 to 9 years in jail.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Justice/Crime