Authorities in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region have uncovered a fraudulent scheme in which suspects allegedly used forged documents to obtain loans totaling 783 million soums in the names of 12 citizens.

According to the regional police department, the suspects used a fake ID of a security service employee and counterfeit income certificates purportedly issued by a National Guard military unit.

Investigators allege that a resident of Karshi fabricated the false documents and used them to secure loans on behalf of other individuals. The first loan of 60 million soums was obtained through a National Bank office in the Guzar district. Subsequently, documents were prepared for 11 more citizens.

The main suspect reportedly stated that he had previously planned to enroll in a master's program and had been doing unofficial accounting work, helping private companies with reporting. According to him, an acquaintance proposed that he participate in obtaining loans using forged documents, to which he agreed.

"I regret what I did. I didn't think it would end in such a tragedy," he said.

Another participant in the scheme claimed he came from Namangan region to Karshi due to financial difficulties. He said he was offered to obtain a loan using a fake National Guard document.

The attempt to secure a loan in the name of a resident of Namangan led to the suspects' arrest. During operational activities, police seized material evidence.

A criminal case has been opened on charges of fraud and document forgery. All suspects have been taken into custody.

It is worth noting that Uzbekistan is introducing new stringent requirements for advertising loans, installment plans, and deferred payment sales to individuals.

Source: podrobno.uz