A group of individuals is suspected of illegally exploiting the cashback system in the Soliq Mobile application and embezzling budget funds. A preliminary investigation has established that they are suspected of misappropriating 3.2 billion soums in cashback by issuing fake electronic invoices and receipts.

According to the Department of the Prosecutor General's Office in the Fergana region, three citizens, having conspired, created Telegram groups under various names. Through these groups, they engaged in the online sale of cashback amounts based on receipts issued in the name of seven limited liability companies (LLCs).

The investigation revealed that these LLCs did not conduct any real financial transactions; however, fake electronic invoices were issued for allegedly sold goods and services totaling 3.3 trillion soums. Data on proceeds from sales through online fiscal cash registers were also generated, and receipts were distributed.

As a result, cashback totaling 28.5 billion soums was credited to 211,584 citizens via the Soliq Mobile app. Of this amount, 3.2 billion soums were paid out, which, according to the investigation, constitutes embezzlement of budget funds through theft or misappropriation.

A criminal case has been initiated under Articles 167 (Theft) and 228 (Forgery and Use of Documents) of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway.

Source: kun.uz