The key facts

  • Three residents of the Taylak district of the Samarkand region (born in 1996, 2002 and 2003) were detained while selling 7,400 fake dollars for 44 million soums.
  • The fake 100-dollar banknotes, according to the State Security Service, were brought from Turkey; two of the detainees had previously been convicted.
  • Pre-trial checks are underway; other involved individuals are being sought.

Detention in Samarkand

In Samarkand, an attempt to sell counterfeit foreign currency has been thwarted. During a joint operation by officers of the State Security Service, customs and internal affairs bodies, three citizens residing in the Taylak district of the Samarkand region, born in 1996, 2002 and 2003, were detained. They were caught at the moment of selling fake banknotes to a conditional buyer.

Details of the sale

According to sources, the detainees attempted to sell fake banknotes with a face value of 100 dollars, totaling 7,400 US dollars, for 44 million soums. Gazeta.uz clarifies that this refers to real 44 million soums, which amounts to less than 3,700 dollars. It was established that the counterfeit banknotes were brought from Turkey.

Further actions

It is reported that two of the detainees had previously been convicted. Currently, pre-trial verification activities are being carried out regarding this case. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures to identify other individuals involved in trading counterfeit currency.