Man jailed for transferring money to terror group online

A resident of Khorezm has been sentenced by the court to five years in prison for financing a terrorist organization. This was reported by the State Security Service.

According to the information, while working in Russia, he established secret contacts with members of the international terrorist organization banned under the name “Tawhid wal Jihad Battalion.”

The man transferred money several times to the group’s bank accounts via mobile applications, thereby providing them with financial support. According to the investigation, he did not fully realize the consequences of his actions; however, any assistance — even through monetary transfers — is regarded as supporting terrorism.

As a result of special operations conducted by law enforcement agencies and the State Security Service, his activities were stopped. A criminal case was opened against him, and the evidence collected was accepted by the court as proof.

The Tupraqqala District Court found him guilty under Article 155-3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Financing of Terrorism”) and sentenced him to five years in prison.

Experts note that in recent years, some citizens working abroad have been manipulated online by various radical groups. Therefore, government agencies urge people to be cautious about online platforms and religious messages that disguise extremist ideology.

This case in Khorezm once again reminds us: transferring money or providing “ideological assistance” online is a crime, and punishment is inevitable.