Behind the calls for "generosity" and "help to the oppressed," spread through social networks, may actually be hidden bloody crimes. The State Security Service (SSS) has uncovered another such deception trap. The Zamin.uz publication presents the details of the terrorist financing case in Bukhara, which has become a family crime.
Today, international terrorist groups have turned the Internet into a real "hunting ground." They target young people with weak religious knowledge and undeveloped worldview, financing their destructive activities under the guise of "charity campaigns."
"Warrior" in Syria and his virtual weapon
The citizen, originally from Bukhara, born in 1999, fell into the whirlpool of fanatical ideas in 2019 and headed to Syria. There, he joined the ranks of the terrorist organization "Tawhid and Jihad Secretariat," not only participating in armed conflicts but also becoming the organization's "treasurer" and propagandist.
From 2021 to 2025, he was engaged in collecting funds in the form of cryptocurrency by deceiving citizens in Uzbekistan. Criminal cases have been initiated against eight individuals who, believing his lies about "helping the oppressed," transferred money under the article "financing terrorism."
Father, accomplice in the crime: more than $13,500
Sadly, the terrorist also involved his father, born in 1965, in his actions. During 2022-2025, the father sent a total of 13,597 USDT (digital dollars) to his son through the international crypto exchange "BINANCE."
It should be noted that this father had previously been imprisoned for 5 years for distributing extremist materials, and later was released on parole. However, without drawing conclusions from the given opportunity, he returned to the path of crime.
Rule of law and severe punishment
By the decision of the Bukhara City Court:
- Father (born in 1965): was found guilty under Articles 1553 (Financing of Terrorism) and 2788 (Violation of legislation in the field of crypto-asset turnover) of the Criminal Code and sentenced to 10 years and 2 months in prison.
- Son (born in 1999): Suspected in a number of serious crimes, he was placed on an international wanted list.
Dear compatriots! Never believe the calls of unknown individuals on social networks to raise money. The funds you send as "charity" can serve the bloodshed of innocent people.
In your opinion, what measures are more effective to protect young people from such virtual extremism: mahalla control or increasing digital literacy?
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