Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — An Uzbek citizen wanted internationally in connection with a fraud case has been detained in Istanbul and handed over to Uzbekistan’s judicial authorities.
The press service of Uzbekistan’s Consulate General in Istanbul reported the detention and transfer.
According to the consulate, the man was wanted in connection with a criminal case under Article 168, Part 3, of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, which establishes liability for fraud.
The detention resulted from cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of Uzbekistan and Türkiye.
Efforts are ongoing to identify other people allegedly involved in the crime.
