A network of 15,000 victims of fraud has been exposed in Tashkent
Uzbekistan
In Tashkent, law enforcement officers stopped a large call center that was engaged in embezzling money from bank cards and selling citizens' personal data. During a special operation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Security Service, about 20 people were detained, more than 15,000 citizens' data, hundreds of maps, computer equipment, as well as narcotic substances were seized.
The special operation took place in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district of the capital. According to law enforcement agencies, fraudsters called citizens, introducing themselves as employees of banks or financial institutions, and under various pretexts obtained plastic card details, including CVV codes and one-time passwords. Subsequently, they transferred the money to fake accounts and cashed it out.
In addition, the perpetrators traded databases containing the personal information of thousands of citizens. During the searches, not only lists containing confidential information were found among the detainees, but also devices for copying bank cards.
Currently, an investigation is underway, and all the victims, as well as possible connections of the detainees with international criminal groups, are being established. Law enforcement officers urge citizens to be vigilant and not to share their card and account details with third parties.
In addition, the perpetrators traded databases containing the personal information of thousands of citizens. During the searches, not only lists containing confidential information were found among the detainees, but also devices for copying bank cards.
Currently, an investigation is underway, and all the victims, as well as possible connections of the detainees with international criminal groups, are being established. Law enforcement officers urge citizens to be vigilant and not to share their card and account details with third parties.
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