The Georgian police detained a citizen born in 1974, who is accused of taking money from residents of Georgia, promising them the organization of illegal migration to the United States through Mexico.
According to the investigation, the detainee asked for $7,000 for illegal shipment through Mexico. In this way, he collected 23,900 US dollars and 2,600 euros. At the same time, he did not send anyone anywhere. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.
The detainee has been charged with large-scale fraud, and if found guilty, he faces six to nine years in prison.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that the detainee has a previous conviction and is currently on probation.
In February, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the opening of a case of illegal migration together with security specialists of the US Embassy. Then it was also about sending Georgian citizens through Mexico.
Three people were arrested in Tbilisi and Kutaisi - the founder and employees of the travel company. For a reward, they drew up documents and transported Georgian citizens to Mexico through various countries, from where illegal crossing to the USA took place.
