During an operational event conducted in the Namangan region, a situation related to counterfeit currency circulation was identified. The State Security Service reported this.
According to the information, three citizens residing in the Yangikurgan and Turakurgan districts planned to sell counterfeit 100-dollar bills totaling 100,000 US dollars for 40,000 US dollars.
During an event carried out in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, these individuals were apprehended with material evidence while selling counterfeit 80,000 US dollars for genuine 40,000 US dollars.
Pre-investigation checks revealed that these counterfeit bills were produced abroad and brought into the country through illicit channels.
Currently, a criminal case has been initiated regarding the situation, and investigative actions are ongoing.
