Law enforcement in the Chust district of Namangan region has thwarted a major transaction involving counterfeit foreign currency.

The operation was carried out by officers of the State Security Service in cooperation with the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office and customs authorities.

According to the investigation, a 42-year-old resident of Yangi-Namangan district and a previously convicted 46-year-old resident of Chust agreed to sell $10,000 in counterfeit bills for $7,500 in genuine currency. However, they were caught red-handed during the exchange, and the fake notes were seized as evidence.

A criminal case has been initiated against the suspects, and investigative actions are underway.

Law enforcement urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any similar incidents immediately via the short number 1520. Anonymity of informants is guaranteed.

Earlier, a channel supplying fake dollars from Turkey was shut down by law enforcement in Navoi.

Source: podrobno.uz