According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General’s Office, one of the suspects is a former manager of a Bank Services Center branch of a commercial bank.
Reportedly, a pre investigation inspection conducted by the Jarkurgan District department of the agency revealed that the former head of a regional commercial bank’s Bank Services Center branch, identified as T.S., misappropriated UZS 262.5 million allocated for ATMs under his supervision.
In addition, a supervising cashier, identified as S.N., is suspected of embezzling UZS 132.8 million.
The funds were allegedly appropriated and embezzled through abuse of official position.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 167 of the Criminal Code – embezzlement or misappropriation by appropriation or waste. Investigative actions are currently underway.
