The press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported that individuals involved in illegal foreign currency exchange have been detained. This was reported by Upl.uz.
In particular, in the Chust district of Namangan region, a citizen suspected of illegal currency exchange was detained in cooperation with law enforcement officers. This individual was caught while trying to buy 4000 US dollars for 50.8 million soums.
Additionally, in the Sherobod district of Surxondaryo region, a citizen was detained with evidence while selling 3900 US dollars for 330,000 Russian rubles. A similar incident occurred in Samarkand city, where another citizen was detained while selling 2300 US dollars and 90,000 Russian rubles for 44 million soums.
Criminal cases have been initiated under the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding "Illegal purchase or sale of currency values" for all these cases. Such incidents are under strict control to ensure the legality of the currency market and maintain financial security in our country.
Law enforcement agencies continue to take measures against illegal currency exchange.
