Three Uzbek nationals wanted for financial crimes extradited from Turkey

Turkish and Uzbek law enforcement agencies have detained three Uzbek citizens wanted on charges including fraud, tax evasion, and customs violations, and extradited them to Uzbekistan.

According to the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul, the operations were carried out jointly by the interior ministries of both countries. As a result, a woman identified as Sh.M., who was wanted for fraud, was arrested and deported to Uzbekistan. Authorities urged individuals affected by her actions to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs, its regional offices, or the consulate in Istanbul.

Two other suspects, identified as Kh.B. and S.Kh., were also detained in Turkey. They were wanted for alleged tax evasion and customs-related offenses and have since been handed over to Uzbek investigative authorities.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that cooperation with foreign law enforcement partners remains an important tool in locating and returning individuals who attempt to evade justice abroad.