Tashkent authorities seize over $17,000 in counterfeit bills, several suspects arrested
Law enforcement agencies in Tashkent have successfully dismantled a counterfeit currency operation, seizing over $17,000 in fake US dollars and arresting multiple suspects, including a previously convicted individual.
The operation, a coordinated effort between the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office, the State Security Service, and the Main Department of Internal Affairs, targeted individuals involved in the distribution of counterfeit currency in the Yunusabad district of the capital.
The suspects were apprehended near the "Universam" shopping center, where citizens N. R. and the previously convicted H. A., along with others, were caught selling $10,000 in counterfeit US dollars to citizen A. O. in exchange for $7,200 in genuine currency.
Upon arrest, H. A. was found in possession of an additional 75 counterfeit $100 bills, which he intended to circulate.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 176 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which addresses the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit money, excise stamps, or securities. The investigation into the case is currently ongoing.
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