Fake trader who deceived by saying he would "give you more money" was caught in Tashkent (video)

A fraudster who introduced himself as Muhammad on social networks and deprived thousands of citizens of their funds was detained in Tashkent, the Cybersecurity Center of the Investigation and Search Department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.

According to official data, this young man, a resident of the Namangan region, appealed to people with the promise of "multiplying your money several times in a short time." He convinced hundreds, or more precisely, more than a thousand people through social networks and embezzled large amounts of money from them.

This person, who claimed to have completed trading courses, used SIM cards and bank cards issued in the names of citizens living in various regions to hide his identity. Thus, he disguised his identity and continued to find new victims by convincing people over the Internet to give him the money he had earned.

Among those who fell into the hands of the fraudster is a person living in the Navoi region. Believing that he was “working on an order,” he personally handed over 7 million soums. Soon after, he realized that he had been deceived and immediately contacted law enforcement agencies.

The young man suspected of cyber fraud was detained in Tashkent as a result of an urgent operation organized by the Navoi Regional Department of Internal Affairs. He is currently being held legally accountable, and a criminal case has been opened against him under Part 3 of Article 169 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan - “theft.”

Currently, preliminary investigations are underway in this case. Law enforcement agencies note that other victims of the fraudster may be identified.

Cybersecurity experts urge citizens not to entrust personal information and financial resources to strangers and not to fall for dubious “investment” promises on the Internet. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!