In Samarkand, individuals involved in the distribution of counterfeit US dollars have been apprehended.

In the Narpay District of the Samarkand region, individuals engaged in the distribution of counterfeit dollars have been apprehended, reports the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office.

It is noted that the staff of the district department conducted a preliminary investigation aimed at protecting the rights of business entities. During the investigation, it was established that citizens O.E. and Z.S., acting in collusion, transferred a total of 5.6 million sums through the businesses O.Z. and D.R., operating within the territory of LLC "Mirbozor Bozori" and providing Paynet services, to a plastic card belonging to another individual. In exchange, they handed over counterfeit 500 US dollars.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 176 of the Criminal Code (Production or sale of counterfeit money, excise stamps, or securities), and investigative actions are underway.

Recall that in November 2024, individuals were detained in Tashkent while attempting to distribute counterfeit 9 thousand dollars. In December, individuals were detained in the Jizzakh region, planning to distribute counterfeit money amounting to 1 billion sums.