A large-scale special operation to suppress the activities of illegal currency traders has been conducted in Tashkent and several regions of Uzbekistan. Officers of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office seized tens of thousands of dollars, yuan, and rubles from violators during the raids.

The geography of the operational measures covered almost the entire country: arrests took place in the Mirabad district of the capital, as well as in Yangiyul, Kashkadarya, Bukhara, and Samarkand regions. According to the Department's press service, a total of over 30,000 US dollars were seized from illegal traders, along with tens of thousands of units of other foreign currencies, including euros, rubles, and yuan.

Criminal cases have been initiated on all identified facts regarding the illegal circulation of currency valuables. Law enforcement officials once again reminded that any transactions with foreign money are only permitted through banking institutions.

Earlier, it was reported that the Board of the Central Bank, together with the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office, had proposed liberalizing the rules for purchasing foreign currency. The proposed changes aim to simplify procedures for individuals and optimize banking supervision.

Source: podrobno.uz