SSS detain individuals selling gold coins for $145,000 in Tashkent region

The State Security Service and the Kibray district department of the Prosecutor General’s Office detained two citizens who tried to sell gold coins.

They asked $145,000 for two gold coins with a total weight of 76.2 g with the inscription “Empress Maria Feodorovna”, issued in 1876.

They were detained with physical evidence while selling the coins.

On this fact, a criminal case has been initiated under Art. 177 of the Criminal Code (Illegal acquisition or sale of currency values), investigative actions are underway.