Another case of undocumented property appropriation has been recorded in Tashkent region. This time, the incident took place in the Qibray district, and the activities of the criminals sparked strong public discussions.
According to official information from the Prosecutor General's Office, two citizens previously convicted for fraud planned the illegal sale of cattle belonging to a local active farmer. Acting on behalf of the victim, they agreed to sell 131 heads of cattle.
At the initial stage, they officially transferred 1 billion soums to the owner for 50 heads of cattle in order to gain trust. However, afterward, without the owner's permission, they arbitrarily sold the remaining 37 heads to other persons.
According to official estimates, the total market value of the 37 heads sold was 814 million soums. This leads to the conclusion that the criminals managed to embezzle a large part of the property without any legal basis, only through deception and abuse of trust.
In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 168 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Fraud). Currently, the investigative authorities are taking all legal measures.
The identities of the criminals, their previous criminal activity, and how they gained trust again are being studied in detail. Every action is being verified through documents, and it is being clarified whether the relationship with the property owner was documented.
This incident once again showed the importance of vigilance and legal literacy. Fraudsters often take advantage of verbal and undocumented agreements to deceive owners by relying on their good intentions.
Every property owner, especially those working in agriculture, should formalize any agreement related to property only in a notarized and legally protected form. Verbal agreements can lead to major problems in the future.
To avoid such mistakes, citizens are advised to rely on specialist advice and remain cautious in any property-related matters. Fraudsters often act based on “trust.” First, they show financial gain, and then proceed to act without permission.
Currently, investigative actions are ongoing. Witnesses are being questioned, the individuals who purchased the cattle are being identified, and the conditions under which the sale was conducted are being examined.
The Prosecutor General’s Office calls on all citizens to exercise caution in property transactions, ensure documentation, and avoid agreements based solely on trust.
It is especially worth noting that these individuals had previously been prosecuted for similar crimes, and now their actions may once again lead to a court trial.
According to the Criminal Code, embezzling property through fraud in large amounts can result in several years of imprisonment.
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