Illegal currency trade worth $50 thousand exposed in Tashkent

In the city of Tashkent, a person was detained for attempting to sell about 50 thousand US dollars. This was reported by the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office.

It was reported that an operational event was held in cooperation with employees of the Yangikhayot district department of the Department and other law enforcement agencies.

During the operation, citizen A.I. was detained while selling 48,600 US dollars to citizen Sh.B. for 600 million soums. Also, 49,900 US dollars were seized as material evidence.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 177 of the Criminal Code. An investigation is currently underway.