Samarkand law enforcement officers detain fraudsters involved in counterfeit dollar sale

Authorities in the Narpay district of the Samarkand region have detained individuals involved in the distribution of counterfeit US dollars. The suspects transferred funds to other citizens' plastic cards through a payment point operated by local entrepreneurs and, in exchange, handed over counterfeit currency, according to the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office.

A pre-investigation inspection was conducted by the district branch of the Department to safeguard the rights of business entities. The investigation revealed that citizens O.E. and J.S., acting in collusion, transferred a total of 5.6 million UZS through a payment point operated by entrepreneurs O.J. and D.R., under LLC Mirbozor Bozori, which provides Paynet services. The funds were transferred to another individual’s plastic card, and in return, the suspects handed over five counterfeit $100 bills totaling $500.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 176 of the Criminal Code (Manufacture or Distribution of Counterfeit Money, Excise Stamps, or Securities), and investigative actions are ongoing.

This case follows similar incidents in recent months. In November 2024, individuals attempting to distribute $9,000 in counterfeit currency were detained in Tashkent. In December, suspects planning to circulate counterfeit money worth 1 billion UZS were apprehended in the Jizzakh region.

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