Individuals detained in Tashkent for gambling away $120,000

In Tashkent, individuals who embezzled $120,000 by wagering it on online gambling and risk-based games have been exposed, according to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General’s Office.

It was reported that a pre-investigation inquiry was conducted by the department’s Yashnobod district division following an appeal from a commercial bank. The inquiry found that E.N., who worked as a department head at a Yashnobod branch of the bank, colluded with responsible officials of “A.” LLC and others to secure the allocation of a $120,000 loan to “B.B.” LLC. Subsequently, by preparing falsified documents, they cashed out the loan funds and used the entire $120,000 for online gambling and risk-based games, thereby embezzling the funds.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 167 (embezzlement or misappropriation) and Article 228 (preparation, forgery, sale, or use of documents, stamps, seals, and forms) of the Criminal Code. Investigative actions are currently underway.

It is worth noting that earlier reports said a person who stole a donation box was detained in Tashkent.

Alikulov Javohir