Uzbek Citizen Arrested with Fake Dollars in Jalal-Abad
On May 15, 2024, in Bishkek, the 24.kg news agency reported that a 57-year-old man was detained in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyz Republic for possessing counterfeit $2,000. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was apprehended by the State Service on Drug Control and the Jalal-Abad Department of the State Committee for National Security.
Law enforcement officials acted on a tip-off regarding citizens of Uzbekistan smuggling drugs and counterfeit U.S. dollars across the border. The man was taken into custody on May 10 and the case was registered at the Ala-Buka district police department. Authorities are currently working to identify other individuals involved in this illegal activity.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat smuggling and counterfeiting activities within the region. The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to work diligently to maintain security and uphold the law in the Kyrgyz Republic.
