Criminal group arrested in Tashkent for illegal crypto asset trading

Six members of a criminal group were detained in Tashkent, the Cybersecurity Centre’s press service reported.

The suspects, serving as foreign bookmakers, legalised money by circulating crypto assets through the Descent platform, in breach of laws.

During operational-search activities in the Yashnabad district, they were detained. Since January 2025, they have been involved in the illegal circulation of crypto assets worth over 180 billion soums.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 278-8 (Violation of legislation in the field of crypto-asset circulation) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. As part of the criminal case, more than 38 mobile phones and about 1000 plastic cards were seized as material evidence.