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Two arrested in Jizzakh for attempting to sell counterfeit $51,000 for 93 million UZS
Two individuals attempting to sell counterfeit foreign and local currency have been apprehended in Jizzakh. They were caught in possession of counterfeit money during a sting operation carried out by law enforcement officers.
The suspects, identified as I.N. and M.M., had agreed to sell $51,000 in counterfeit $100 bills and counterfeit 200,000 UZS notes amounting to 100 million UZS to a third party, S.G., for a total of 93 million UZS. They were detained while transferring 39.2 million UZS of the agreed payment to a bank card.
According to the press service of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General’s Office, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 25 and Article 176 of the Criminal Code, which address the creation and circulation of counterfeit currency, excise marks, or securities. Investigative actions are underway.
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