A criminal group that cheated more than 450 people was discovered in Navoi

A criminal group which was engaged in withdrawing money from people's bank cards was identified in Navoi.  This was reported by the press service of the Cyber Security Center.

According to information, N.M., who lives in Zarafshan city reported on a social network that an unknown person gained control of his bank card through a false message and withdrew a total of 2,780,000 soms.

Following a quick investigation, it was determined that this crime was carried out by a group of individuals in a criminal conspiracy.  The members of the criminal group are A.A., a resident of Khatirchi District, Navoi Region, who has been previously convicted and his brother A.Sh., a resident of Kogon district of Bukhara region, citizen of Tajikistan N.B., and his son B.D.  

According to disclosed information, the group used fake links, spread false news on social networks, gained control of the bank cards of 454 citizens, and embezzled a huge amount of money.

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against the members of the group under Article 168 of the Criminal Code, and investigations are underway.