Three arrested over attempt to sell counterfeit $20,000 for $14,000
A group of individuals attempting to sell $20,000 in counterfeit U.S. dollars in exchange for $14,000 in real currency has been apprehended in Namangan.

The illegal operation was uncovered during a joint sting conducted by the State Security Service (SSS), the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office, and the Customs Committee. Their coordinated actions successfully halted the circulation of fake foreign currency.
According to authorities, citizen F.T. arranged a deal with citizen A.Kh. to sell $20,000 in counterfeit bills for $14,000 in real money. F.T. was arrested at the moment he attempted to hand over the first batch of fake notes – 80 counterfeit $100 bills.
The operation continued, leading to the seizure of another $6,000 in fake U.S. currency from a second individual, citizen N.T.
A criminal case has been opened under Article 176 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan, which covers the production and distribution of counterfeit money, excise stamps, or securities. The investigation is ongoing.
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