Uzbek citizen detained in Turkey over embezzlement of 5 billion soums
A citizen of Uzbekistan wanted internationally on suspicion of embezzling loan funds has been detained in Turkey and handed over to Uzbekistan's law enforcement agencies, the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul reported.
Investigators believe the detained man was involved in the misappropriation and embezzlement of loan funds, which caused damage of 5 billion soums to the state budget (according to Nuz.uz, around 5 billion soums).
The man had been placed on the international wanted list under Part 3 of Article 167 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (embezzlement by misappropriation or squandering). Following his detention, he was brought to Uzbekistan to continue investigative actions.
Sources
- Uznews: В Турции задержан узбекистанец, подозреваемый в присвоении 5 млрд сумов media outlet
- Anhor.uz: В Турции задержали находившегося в международном розыске гражданина Узбекистана и вернули его в страну media outlet
- Upl.uz: Узбекистанец присвоил 5 млрд сумов и пытался спрятаться в Турции media outlet
- Nuz.uz: В Турции задержали гражданина Узбекистана, подозреваемого в хищении 5 млрд сумов media outlet
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Published 21 September 2026, 11:38 · No updates · Russian original
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