In Samarkand, people suffered nearly 50 billion UZS in damages as a result of cybercrimes
In the Samarkand region, the number of crimes committed using information technologies increased by 42 percent in the 9 months of this year compared to the same period last year. As a result of crimes related to bank cards, citizens suffered damage amounting to 49.9 billion soums, and to date, only 36 percent of these damages have been recovered.
People suffered nearly 50 billion soums in damage as a result of cybercrimes in Samarkand
In the Samarkand region, the number of crimes committed using information technology reached 6,718 in January–September 2026. This is 1,984 cases or 42 percent more than the figure for the same period last year. This was reported by Komiljon Ghafforov, Deputy Head of the Samarkand Regional Internal Affairs Department, at a session of the regional council of people's deputies, reports
According to Ghafforov, 6,303 of the cybercrimes, or 94 percent, involved the theft of funds from citizens' bank plastic cards. In particular, 2,711 cases were recorded as cyber fraud and 3,592 as cyber theft.
Various methods were used to commit the crimes:
In 3,550 cases, control over a bank card or device was gained through fake links or malicious software;
1,478 cases were related to deception on social networks and online trading;
In 575 cases, schemes attracting money through fake trading and online exchanges were used;
101 cases were related to obtaining online microloans and credit;
97 cases involved obtaining SMS codes through fake phone calls.
As a result of crimes involving bank cards, total damage of 49 billion 887 million soums was caused to citizens. Of this, 18 billion 236 million soums, or 36 percent, has been recovered. Measures are being taken to cover the remaining damage of 31 billion 651 million soums.