The key facts

  • Uzbek citizen M.N., wanted for fraud, was detained in Turkey and returned to the country
  • The case was opened under Article 168, Part 3 of the Criminal Code — fraud on a large scale
  • The operation was carried out in cooperation between the two countries' interior ministries

Detention and Return

A citizen of Uzbekistan, M.N., who was wanted on suspicion of fraud, has been detained in Turkey and returned to the country. This was reported by the outlet Kun.uz: the operation was carried out as part of cooperation between the interior ministries of Uzbekistan and Turkey.

Nature of the Suspicion

According to the publication, the suspect, according to the investigation, gained the trust of citizens and, under the pretext of running a joint business, obtained large sums of money through fraud. A criminal case has been opened on this matter under Article 168, Part 3 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for fraud committed on an especially large scale or by a group of persons, underscoring the scale of the actions attributed to him.

Context

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul also reported the return of the detainee, posting the corresponding message on its Telegram channel — this confirms the fact of the citizen's return to the country from an independent primary source. In practical terms, for the victims this means that the suspect is now within the jurisdiction of Uzbekistan, where the case has been opened, and the further investigation will proceed under local legislation.