Illegal currency trader detained in Tashkent with nearly 3.5 billion UZS in possession

During an operation carried out by the Chilanzar District Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, previously convicted M.A. was detained for illegal currency exchange activities.

The man was apprehended at his home while selling $5,502 to citizen I.A. for 69.6 million UZS. He was also found in possession of $239,356 and 482 million UZS, which were used in currency operations.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 177 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (Illegal Acquisition or Sale of Foreign Currency), and an investigation is ongoing.