A pre-investigation inspection was conducted by the district branch of the Department to safeguard the rights of business entities. The investigation revealed that citizens O.E. and J.S., acting in collusion, transferred a total of 5.6 million UZS through a payment point operated by entrepreneurs O.J. and D.R., under LLC Mirbozor Bozori, which provides Paynet services. The funds were transferred to another individual’s plastic card, and in return, the suspects handed over five counterfeit $100 bills totaling $500.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 176 of the Criminal Code (Manufacture or Distribution of Counterfeit Money, Excise Stamps, or Securities), and investigative actions are ongoing.

This case follows similar incidents in recent months. In November 2024, individuals attempting to distribute $9,000 in counterfeit currency were detained in Tashkent. In December, suspects planning to circulate counterfeit money worth 1 billion UZS were apprehended in the Jizzakh region.