Police detain fraudster trying to sell fake dollars in Tashkent
He planned to sell fake $6,000 for over 45 million soums.
Photo: PGO Department
According to the prosecutor's office, a man selling counterfeit money has been detained during a quick operation in the Chilonzor district of Tashkent.
Previously convicted Z.M. and his accomplices were caught with physical evidence when they sold counterfeit $6,000 to a citizen B.Z. for 45.6 million soums in order to gain illegal income.
In connection with this situation, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 176 of the Criminal Code. An investigation is currently underway.
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