Four citizens of Uzbekistan detained in South Korea

**Four citizens of Uzbekistan detained in South Korea**

In South Korea, four citizens of Uzbekistan have been detained on suspicion of financing and aiding the "Katiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad" (KTJ) terrorist group operating in Syria. This was reported by the Yonhap agency, citing the Gwangju police.

According to the investigation, one of the suspects — a man in his 30s — sent cryptocurrency worth 6.3 million won to the group starting from April 2025. This is equivalent to approximately 4.6 thousand dollars. KTJ has been on the UN Security Council's sanctions list since 2022.

Investigators also suspect that during the same period, the man may have received cryptocurrency from the group. Police estimate that with these funds, he purchased 11 used cars and two excavators with a total value of 170 million won. This equipment was then sent to Syria.

According to the investigation, the suspect had no official ties to KTJ. However, police established that he began helping KTJ after his brother, who is a member of the group, contacted him.

The man was detained in April after being placed on Interpol's "red notice." According to Yonhap, he managed a company engaged in exporting used cars.

Three other citizens of Uzbekistan are suspected of assisting the main figure in the case. In particular, the investigation concludes that they helped him find the used cars.

After being questioned by the police, non-custodial precautionary measures were applied to the three suspects.

The investigation into the circumstances of the case is ongoing.