“Shayton” and his accomplices detained in Andijan (video)

A criminal group led by an individual known by the nickname “Shayton,” who allegedly extorted large sums of money by threatening people with weapons, has been detained in Andijan region. The regional Department of Internal Affairs reported the arrests.

According to the statement, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Criminal Investigation Department and its regional divisions, in cooperation with the State Security Service, detained an organized group in Andijan region that had been committing crimes by threatening citizens with firearms and bladed weapons.

Among the members of the criminal group were individuals previously convicted under several articles of the Criminal Code. These include Minhajiddin Abdumajid o‘g‘li Alimov, born in 1995 in Andijan city and known as “Hoji,” who had earlier been convicted under Articles 104 (intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm), 164 (robbery), 277 (hooliganism), and 127 (involving a minor in antisocial behavior); Abdumalik Muhammad Sobir o‘g‘li Shokirov, born in 1995 and known as “Muftiy”; Javohir Otabek o‘g‘li Jorabekov, known as “Shayton”; and Javlonbek Tursunboy o‘g‘li Yoldoshev.

Investigators said the suspects acted in concert and closely monitored a person engaged in cryptocurrency exchange activities. They later contacted him by phone, posing as clients, and invited him to the front of a supermarket in Andijan city. The victim was then forced into a Damas vehicle, where the suspects introduced themselves as law enforcement officers. They claimed to be aware of his alleged involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and threatened him with criminal prosecution unless his associate transferred $150,000 to a designated crypto wallet. The victim was subjected to threats with firearms and sharp objects and was tortured in order to force him to surrender his property.

As a result, the suspects succeeded in extorting cryptocurrency worth a total of $100,000, which was transferred to a crypto wallet under their control. A criminal case has been initiated against the group under Article 165, Part 3, paragraph “a” (extortion), and Article 176, Part 3, paragraph “a” (manufacturing or circulation of counterfeit money, excise stamps, or securities) of the Criminal Code.

Further operational and investigative measures led to the identification of another group member, Omadbek Yunusjon o‘g‘li Yusufjonov, born in 2000 in Andijan city, who had previously been convicted under Articles 168 (fraud), 166 (robbery), 165 (extortion), and 164 (robbery). It was established that he assaulted a woman, inflicting bodily injuries, forcibly seized her iPhone 16 Pro Max, and demanded 10 million soums for his personal use.

A separate criminal case has been opened against the suspect under Article 166, Part 1 (robbery) of the Criminal Code.

It was also revealed that the group had engaged in acts of violence against ordinary citizens on the streets. Investigators established that group members had committed several crimes abroad as well, causing serious harm to people’s lives and health.

Individuals who may have suffered from the actions of this criminal group are urged to contact law enforcement agencies or call the emergency number 102. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Earlier, it was reported that members of a criminal group who extorted a monthly payment of $810 from taxi drivers in Tashkent had been detained.