Illicit turnover of crypto-assets worth 2.5 trillion soums revealed in Uzbekistan. Video

Illegal turnover of crypto-assets worth 2.5 trillion sums detected in Uzbekistan. Video

In the Fergana region, a man was detained on suspicion of violating the legislation regulating the turnover of crypto-assets. According to law enforcement agencies, he conducted operations totaling 2.5 trillion sums. Previously, this man had been convicted of fraud and bribery.

As reported by the Fergana Region Internal Affairs Department, an operational event was carried out on July 6 by employees of the regional department for combating cybercrime. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the violation of legislation in the sphere of crypto-asset turnover.

During interrogation, the man stated that he had been engaged in trading since 2023 and used crypto wallets to replenish a brokerage account. He also expressed regret for his actions. Investigative actions are ongoing.

Earlier, capital law enforcement officers disrupted activities involving the illegal turnover of digital currencies. A 17-year-old resident of the Yunusabad district came into the view of operatives. He conducted illegal transactions with crypto-assets worth 578 thousand dollars, which is equivalent to approximately 6.9 billion sums.