Individuals who attempted to exchange fake 20 million soums for real 7 million soums detained in Andijan
Reportedly, 5 people started this illegal activity in order to get rich quickly.
In Andijan, fraudsters who aimed to get rich quickly by forging money were arrested, the press service of the Andijan regional DIA reported.
It was reported that during the raid, 5 persons were caught while exchanging fake 20 million soums for real 7 million soums.
“On this fact, a criminal case has been initiated against the citizens under Paragraph “v” of Article 176-2 of the Criminal Code. A precautionary measure of detention has been applied against them. Currently, the preliminary investigation is ongoing,” the report concluded.
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