In the Tashkent region, an OCG that opened fake pages on behalf of the Customs Committee and embezzled citizens’ money was revealed, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.
According to the department, 5 people aged 22 to 25 from Andijan region created Telegram and Instagram channels and groups called “Confiscated goods” and “Wholesale warehouse” on behalf of the customs system. They were also introduced by system employees through about 10 fake accounts.
The perpetrators offered household appliances, refrigerators and televisions, heating boilers, kitchen and children’s furniture, various gadgets, including the latest iPhone phones, and clothing at very low prices, promising to deliver even non-existent scooters.
A certain portion of payments was accepted through bank cards issued in the names of other individuals. The fraudsters managed to embezzle 117 million soums from 60 citizens and spent the money on personal needs. Victims who demanded goods or tried to contact fraudsters again remained unanswered and were added to the “blacklist.”
A criminal case has been initiated under clauses “b” and “g” of part 3 of Article 168 (Fraud committed repeatedly or by a dangerous recidivist using an information system, including information technology). The suspects are in custody. Measures are being taken to compensate for the material damage caused to citizens. Investigation has begun
As a reminder, Uzbek citizens have begun to be deceived with fake Green Card registration. Scammers promise citizens “increased chances” of winning.
