Fraudster embezzling donation money meant for a sick girl’s surgery was apprehended

A fraudster was arrested for opening a bank account under someone else's name and misappropriating funds from citizens. This information was provided by the Cyber Security Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A woman named A.Z., residing in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, reported that an unknown individual had posted a photo of her daughter on social media, claiming to collect money for her operation, and requested legal action against the perpetrator.

Through rapid search operations conducted by cyber-security units, it was discovered that M.M., a resident of the Fergana region, committed this crime.

The investigation revealed that M.M., who was identified as a suspect, opened an account using the name of A.Z.'s sick daughter, Z.T. He posted her photos and videos along with bank card details on social media, falsely soliciting public donations for her surgery and fraudulently transferring the money to himself as charity.

A criminal case has been initiated against M.M. under part 3 of Article 168 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

“According to the law, Article 168, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, prescribes a prison sentence of 5 to 8 years for such criminal acts,” the report stated. 

It is noteworthy that last month in the Jondor district of Bukhara region, a radiologist from the Medical Association was arrested for committing fraud by gaining the trust of a citizen.