It was reported that unknown persons stole 460 million soums from a citizen’s plastic card in Tashkent, and two persons were arrested on charges of this crime.

According to the information of Tashkent city DIA, the persons caught as a result of the investigations obtained the personal data of other citizens and withdrew 832 million soums of money. In this way, they looted about 1 billion 300 thousand soums from citizens’ plastic cards.

“We shared the money. I paid off my debts myself, we bought necessary things for the house. It was stupid, but now I am regretting it,” the arrested person said.

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against these persons under Article 169 of the Criminal Code (theft). According to this Article, up to 15 years of imprisonment may be imposed by a court verdict.