Counterfeit dollars used to scam a “Paynet” operator in Samarkand

In Samarkand, two citizens deceived a \"Paynet\" operator and paid with counterfeit dollars, according to the press service of the Department under the Prosecutor General\'s Office.

The investigation revealed that two individuals visited a \"Paynet\" payment center located in the \"Mirbozor bazaar\" and requested to transfer 5.6 million UZS to another person’s bank card. In return, they provided $500, which was later identified as counterfeit.

A criminal case has been initiated under the article “Manufacturing and distributing counterfeit money, excise stamps, or securities” of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code.