In the Mirabad district of Tashkent, a group of three scammers has been arrested for defrauding an elderly local woman of 3 million Uzbek soums. The criminals, using a premeditated plan, convinced the victim to invest in fictitious securities, promising her quick profits from resale.

The fraudulent scheme relied on psychological pressure, with the group members surveilling the woman for several days to study her daily routine. Upon making contact, they persuaded her of the opportunity for rapid earnings. When it became clear she did not have the required amount on hand, one accomplice drove her home by car, where the money was handed over. Instead of the promised securities, the victim received an empty envelope.

All detained individuals have previously faced criminal charges for fraud, theft, embezzlement, and illegal drug trafficking. The suspects have confessed, stating they divided the stolen funds among themselves immediately after the crime. A criminal case has been initiated.

Law enforcement authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and to conduct explanatory conversations with elderly relatives about the methods used by street scammers. This incident is among numerous fraud cases recently reported in Tashkent.

Previously, reports indicated the spread of false promotional campaigns through which scammers gained access to bank card data. Now, a new scheme has been uncovered in Karshi, where criminals deceived taxi drivers into revealing their card details and SMS codes.

Source: podrobno.uz