Fake trader who swindled citizen's 46 million sums detained in Nukus

A person accused of stealing 46 million sums from a citizen through a fraudulent trading scheme has been detained in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The incident came to light when a resident of Nukus filed a complaint with local internal affairs authorities, reporting that 46 million sums had been fraudulently withdrawn from his bank plastic card. 

Following investigative measures, authorities uncovered that the victim had joined a trading group on a social network and transferred the amount in installments to individuals posing as traders. These fake traders had promised to "increase the money," but instead orchestrated the scam.

A criminal case has been initiated against the accused under Part 3 of Article 168 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

For context, a similar case occurred in August of last year in Namangan, where a fake trader was apprehended for defrauding a citizen of 10 million sums. These incidents highlight the importance of vigilance when engaging in online trading activities.