Three Held in Tashkent Over Alleged Counterfeit Money Sales

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Three people have been detained in Tashkent's Shaykhantakhur district on suspicion of selling counterfeit currency, the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office said.

According to the agency, the suspects sold counterfeit US$10,000 and 20 million soums to one buyer for 14 million soums. They are also alleged to have sold another counterfeit US$10,000 to a second buyer for 8.4 million soums.

The suspects were detained during a law enforcement operation, and investigators seized material evidence.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 176 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which covers the production, possession, transportation or distribution of counterfeit money, excise stamps or securities.

The investigation is ongoing.