101 million soms stolen in Tashkent related to fraud

A fraud case committed via the internet was uncovered in Tashkent region within the framework of the “Safe Cyberspace” rapid-prevention campaign. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to information provided by the Regional Department of Internal Affairs, four individuals created fake pages on Instagram and Telegram social networks, presenting themselves as a men's clothing store. They offered clothing products at low prices and urged customers to transfer money in advance.

The received funds were directed to bank cards registered under other people's names and later used for personal needs. According to investigation data, on June 11 of this year, a resident of Tashkent district transferred 1 million soms to the bank card provided by the fraudsters to purchase the advertised clothing.

However, after the transfer, all correspondence was deleted and communication ceased. Preliminary investigation results indicate that within the last month, these individuals obtained more than 101 million soms through fraud using 279 different bank cards by various methods.

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against them under Article 168 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which pertains to fraud. The investigation is ongoing, and these individuals are expected to be held accountable before the law.

The Tashkent Regional Department of Internal Affairs urges all citizens to be cautious when making online purchases. In particular, it is recommended not to rush, avoid transferring money in advance, not to trust cheap advertisements, and to place orders only through reliable pages.

Additionally, it was reminded that in suspicious cases, it is necessary to promptly contact the internal affairs authorities (Source: Tashkent Regional Department of Internal Affairs).