Pseudo-employee of Central Bank who embezzled other people's funds detained

45-year-old U.J., living in the Uchkurgan district (Namangan region), contacted the DIA and reported that an unknown person had stolen 4.1 million soums from her bank card.

As a result of operative activities, it was established that this crime was committed by 25-year-old K.J., a native of the city of Urgench (Khorezm region).

It was established that citizen K.J. introduced himself to Internet users as an experienced Central Bank employee, gained their trust, obtained bank card data and stole their money.

On this fact, a criminal case was initiated in relation to K.J. under Paragraph “b”, Part 3 of Article 169 of the Criminal Code (Theft with unauthorized entry into a computer system).

In accordance with the sanctions of this article, the suspect faces from 5 to 8 years in prison.