Scammer Arrested for Stealing 110 Million Soums from Plastic Card in Tashkent
A 28-year-old woman in Tashkent fell victim to a scam in which an unknown person fraudulently transferred 110 million soums from her bank card. The woman, identified as N.A., reported the incident to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) after realizing the unauthorized transaction.
Through swift investigative efforts by cybersecurity units, the perpetrator responsible for the crime was identified as Kh.R., a resident of Tashkent city. It was revealed that Kh.R. had contacted N.A. posing as an employee of a payment service, claiming that her card was under cyberattack. By sending a fraudulent SMS, Kh.R. gained control of the card and transferred the money.
A criminal case has been opened against Kh.R. under Article 169-3, Paragraph “b” of the Criminal Code. The law stipulates a penalty of 5 to 8 years of imprisonment for such fraudulent acts.
This incident serves as a reminder to be cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or messages regarding financial transactions, and to always verify the identity of the sender before sharing any sensitive information.
