Persons who promised assistance in obtaining a preferential loan were detained in Khorezm and Andijan regions

    Safety&Sequrity 27 May 2025 941

    As a result of operational measures carried out by employees of the Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, the State Security Service and the internal affairs bodies, citizen T.J. was detained in the Khazarasp district.

    He gained the trust of citizen O.B. and promised assistance in obtaining a preferential loan in the amount of 1.5 billion soms, allegedly through his acquaintances in the commercial banks of the Khorezm region. He received 150 million soums for his "services", after which he was detained with physical evidence.

    A similar situation occurred in the Andijan region. Here, citizen U.O. promised citizen B.M. assistance in obtaining a loan in the amount of 100 thousand US dollars through alleged acquaintances in the city banking center. For this, he received 1,000 US dollars and was also detained with physical evidence.

    Criminal cases have been initiated on both counts under articles 168 (fraud) and 28, 211 (bribery). The Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Investigative actions are underway.