Uzbekistan

Telegram Channel Administrators Arrested for Extorting Restaurants

Three Suspects Arrested for Blackmailing Restaurant Owner in Tashkent

Three individuals operating the Telegram channel “Nazorat Uz” have been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a restaurant owner in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The suspects threatened to release videos showing a cockroach in the establishment and demanded over 200 million UZS to prevent publication. The Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that a criminal case has been opened, and the suspects are currently in custody.

Reports circulating on social media indicate that the head of the Telegram channel, known as J.I., instructed his team to collect materials aimed at discrediting business owners. The team members visited large restaurant chains in Tashkent, posing as customers, and purchased food to place harmful substances inside the products. They then took photos and videos of the contaminated food. Afterwards, J.I. contacted the restaurant owners and threatened to release the materials unless they paid up.

In a shocking turn of events, J.I. dressed as an emergency medical worker in September 2024 and filmed a video claiming that people had been poisoned by food from a popular restaurant and had been taken to a city medical center. This video was posted on his page to further intimidate the restaurant owner.

The channel administrators then presented a fake PR contract worth 240 million UZS to the entrepreneur’s representative, demanding 40 million UZS be transferred monthly to their organization’s account. To protect the brand’s image, the entrepreneur complied and transferred a total of 80 million UZS between October and November.

The Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs took action and arrested the suspects on suspicion of extortion. A criminal case was initiated against the three individuals on December 18, 2024, under the relevant laws. They have been placed in custody since December 21, 2024, and investigations are ongoing.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against extortion and blackmail in any form. The restaurant owner’s bravery in coming forward has led to the arrest of the perpetrators, and hopefully, justice will be served in this troubling case.

 

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