In the Kashkadarya region, the former chairman of the “Yangi Khonobod” mahalla citizens' assembly in the Karshi district, identified as K.R., and his son I.N. are suspected of loan fraud totaling 187.4 million soums.

The press service of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office of Uzbekistan reported the initiation of a criminal case. A pre-investigation check by the district department revealed signs of illegal actions.

According to investigators, the suspects allegedly used the personal data of six local residents who had approached the mahalla for various issues. They are believed to have forged the residents' signatures and applied for online loans to purchase household appliances.

The purchased appliances were allegedly sold for cash, and the loan funds of 187.4 million soums were reportedly used for personal purposes.

The criminal case has been opened under Article 168 (Fraud) and Article 228 (Forgery of documents, stamps, seals, forms, their sale or use) of the Criminal Code. Investigative actions are ongoing.

Source: kun.uz