Authorities in Tashkent have prevented a planned armed robbery at one of the capital’s training centers, according to the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate and the State Security Service. Investigators say the plot was initiated by a former security guard at the institution, a man born in 1995, who knew that a large amount of cash was kept inside the building and recruited acquaintances to help prepare the raid. The suspects were detained before they could seize the money, and the investigation is continuing.
Key Takeaways: A former guard and his alleged accomplices planned to steal a large cash sum from a Tashkent training center. Law enforcement detained three suspects before the robbery; the alleged plan involved cutting power to the building, entering through a back door and fleeing via Fergana region toward a neighboring country. A criminal case has been opened under Article 164, Part 2, clauses “a” and “b” of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code.
The case highlights the importance of preventive policing and interagency coordination in protecting public safety and property in the capital. Cooperation between the Main Internal Affairs Directorate and the State Security Service allowed officers to stop the alleged plot at the preparation stage. Security analysts note that keeping large amounts of cash on institutional premises creates additional risks, and businesses are advised to use banking services, strengthen guard procedures and maintain internal controls.
According to the Tashkent Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the suspects divided roles in advance. The former guard was to study conditions inside the premises and identify the exact location of the cash, while an accomplice was to cut electricity to the building. The group then allegedly planned to enter through a back door wearing masks, place the money in bags and escape in a rented car before leaving through Fergana region into a neighboring state. To confuse potential witnesses, one member of the group dressed in women’s clothing. During the detention, officers seized masks, a hammer, a bag, gloves, radios, door-breaking tools, duplicate keys and a foreign passport.
The investigative department opened a criminal case under Article 164, Part 2, clauses “a” and “b” of the Criminal Code, covering robbery committed with weapons or objects used as weapons by a prior conspiracy group. The suspects have been placed in custody. Investigative actions are ongoing: authorities are establishing all circumstances, checking for possible involvement of other individuals and preparing the case for court. Law enforcement officials urge citizens and organizations, especially those handling large cash sums, to follow security rules and report suspicious activity in a timely manner.
Source: podrobno.uz