Türkiye investigates about 10 Uzbek citizens over transfers
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Authorities in Türkiye's Aydin province are conducting investigative and verification procedures involving about 10 Uzbek citizens over suspicious money transfers made using bank cards, Uzbekistan's Consulate General in Istanbul said, citing relevant Turkish Interior Ministry authorities.
Earlier, reports circulated on social media that more than 30 Uzbek citizens had been detained in connection with the case. According to preliminary information from Turkish law enforcement authorities, however, investigative and verification procedures are being conducted in relation to about 10 Uzbek citizens.
Some of them are being held in correctional facilities based on court decisions, while others are in deportation centres. Another group has been released on condition that they do not leave Türkiye. Investigative measures involving them are continuing.
The consulate said the legal measures applied to the citizens depend on the degree of their alleged involvement in the case, the amount of money transferred through bank accounts and other circumstances being established during the investigation.
The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul is monitoring the situation together with Turkish authorities and is providing the citizens with the necessary consular and legal assistance to protect their lawful rights and interests.
The consulate urged Uzbek citizens not to transfer their bank cards, accounts or access to mobile banking services to third parties. Citizens were also advised not to receive or transfer money of unknown origin at the request of other people.
The diplomatic mission warned that, under Turkish law, transferring a bank card or account to another person for use, as well as acting as an intermediary in transferring funds of unknown origin, may result in serious legal liability.
The Consulate General urged Uzbek citizens in Türkiye to comply with the country's laws and refrain from participating in suspicious financial transactions.
