Uzbek police detain six over 17 billion soum fake loan scheme
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Police in Tashkent region have detained six suspects accused of defrauding more than 400 people of over 17 billion soum through fake interest-free loan offers. The group lured victims with promises of loans and then took half of the disbursed funds, leaving victims with bank debts. The case has been opened under Article 168 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code.
Key Facts
- The group defrauded more than 400 people of over 17 billion soum.
- Six suspects have been detained in connection with the scheme.
- The criminal case was opened under Article 168 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code.
- Victims were promised loans of up to 100 million soum, with the group taking half of the amount.
The Scheme
The group posted fake advertisements online offering interest-free or preferential loans. Interested citizens were invited to pre-rented luxury offices. Victims were told that a loan of 100 million soum would be issued in their name, with 50 million soum given to them and the remaining 50 million soum kept by the company. The group promised to make the monthly loan payments themselves.
Investigation and Arrests
The Tashkent Regional Department of Internal Affairs uncovered the group's activities. The group used victims' phones to register loans in their names and took half of the disbursed funds, totaling over 17 billion soum. Victims later received demands from banks to repay the debts. Six members of the criminal group were detained as suspects.
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