Money changers were caught in Tashkent and Fergana

Persons engaged in illegal currency exchange were apprehended in Tashkent city and Fergana region, as reported by the Department of Combating Economic Crimes.

According to the department, M.E., who was involved in currency exchange, was caught in a rapid operation conducted in cooperation with the Mirzo Ulugbek district department, Security Service of the State, and DIA employees. The individual was apprehended with physical evidence while selling a total of 5,300 US dollars for 67 million soums to U.Yu.

M.E., who was involved in currency exchange, was also apprehended in another rapid operation conducted in cooperation with the Kushtepa District Department and DIA staff. A total of 3,150 US dollars were seized while selling 40 million soums, and 3,200 US dollars were taken as physical evidence.

In connection with these incidents, criminal cases have been initiated under Article 177 of the Criminal Code (illegal acquisition or transfer of currency values), and investigative efforts are ongoing.

We remind you that earlier, the illegal circulation of currency values was halted in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Tashkent and Fergana regions, and Tashkent city.