Law enforcement officers detain fraudsters who tried to sell fake $2,000 for 20 million soums

SOCIETY 15:26 / 17.01.2024 2100

The incident happened in Andijan region.

Reportedly, two men were caught with physical evidence when they were handing over 18 fake $100 banknotes to the client and receiving $1,200 and 5 million soums for the counterfeit money.

According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office, the sides agreed on the sale of fake $2,000 for 20 million soums.

PGO initiated a criminal case against the perpetrators under Article 176 (forgery of money, excise stamps, or securities and their sale) of the Criminal Code and an investigation is underway.

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