$3 million loan scam foiled in Tashkent: Two people detained

In Tashkent, individuals who attempted to illegally obtain a $3 million loan have been detained. This was reported by the State Security Service.

According to the report, the head of a limited liability company engaged in trade activities in Tashkent—a woman born in 1979 with a prior conviction—gained the trust of a resident of the Kibray district in the Tashkent region. Through her official contacts, she promised to secure a $3 million loan from one of the joint-stock commercial banks without any legitimate purpose. In return, she demanded 33 percent of the loan amount—$990,000—as a commission.

During a joint operation by the Tashkent Regional Department of the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, the woman was caught red-handed with material evidence while receiving an advance payment of $150,000.

During the urgent investigative measures, the main organizer of the illegal deal—a man born in 1983 and a resident of Urgench—was also detained. He had allegedly introduced himself as a bank employee and promised to facilitate the loan. He was detained by procedural law.

A criminal case has been initiated against the suspects under Part 4, Clause “a” of Article 168 (Fraud), and Part 3, Clause “a” of Article 28,211 (Bribery) of the Criminal Code. A preventive measure in the form of detention has been applied. Investigative actions are currently ongoing.

It is worth noting that a similar incident occurred earlier in the Andijan region, where a citizen who promised to arrange a $100,000 loan through personal connections was also detained.