Uzbekistan ranked 108th in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In this ranking, the country dropped 8 positions among 193 countries. The overall crime indicator was 4.93 points, which is 0.02 points lower compared to 2023.
However, this indicator did not help improve the country's position in the ranking. Among Asian countries, Uzbekistan is 31st out of 46 countries, and in the Central Asia and Caucasus region, it ranks 4th out of 8 countries.
The stability index, which assesses the ability to combat organized crime, was 3.83 points, decreasing by 0.04 points. As a result, Uzbekistan dropped two positions in the global ranking, falling to 140th place.
The 31st place in Asia and the fifth place in the region remained unchanged. According to analysts, there are several problems weakening stability in the country.
Among them, the trade in counterfeit medicines, alcohol, agricultural chemicals, and electronic products is expanding. These products mainly spread through large markets in the Fergana Valley and Tashkent.
Additionally, nearly 30,000 people are involved annually in illegal gold mining. Corruption and lack of transparency in the oil and gas sector are also significant issues.
Uzbekistan also remains a transit route for Afghan heroin. The circulation of cannabis and hashish continues to grow.
In 2024, a large mephedrone laboratory was discovered in the country, indicating the widespread distribution of synthetic drugs in the domestic market. Furthermore, cyberattacks against government agencies and businesses have increased.
Cases of money theft from bank cards, especially by fraudsters posing as bank employees, are frequently occurring. Source: zamin.uz
