The Uzbek citizens are being investigated over their alleged involvement in financial operations conducted through bank cards. Their legal status varies: some are being held in custody under court orders, others have been placed in deportation centers, while some have been released on the condition that they do not leave Turkey.
The investigation is examining each individual’s alleged involvement in the transactions, the amounts transferred and other circumstances of the case. Further legal measures will be determined based on the findings.
Uzbekistan’s Consulate General in Istanbul said it is maintaining contact with Turkish authorities, monitoring the investigation and providing consular and legal assistance to the Uzbek citizens involved.
The consulate has urged Uzbek citizens not to hand over their bank cards, bank accounts or mobile banking applications to third parties. It also advised them not to receive or transfer funds from unknown sources.
Acting as an intermediary in such transactions can result in serious legal consequences under Turkish law, the consulate warned.
