Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Authorities have foiled an operation to produce counterfeit banknotes worth a total of 79.8 million soums in Angren, Tashkent region.
Two people suspected of organising the production of counterfeit money in a rented residential property were detained during an operation, the State Security Service of Uzbekistan said.
The operation was conducted jointly by the regional department of the State Security Service and the Tashkent Region Main Department of Internal Affairs.
During a search of the premises, officers found counterfeit banknote blanks in denominations of 100,000 and 200,000 soums, with a combined face value of 79.8 million soums.
A colour printer, inks and various stationery items believed to have been used to produce the fake banknotes were also seized as material evidence, according to the agency.
The suspects were born in 1993 and 1997. Both had previously faced criminal prosecution and had criminal records, the State Security Service said.
A criminal case has been opened under Article 176, Part 2, Clause “c” of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. Investigative proceedings are ongoing.
