In Turkey, an Uzbekistan citizen was detained in a case of embezzlement of 5 billion soums
In Turkey, an Uzbekistan citizen was detained and handed over to law enforcement agencies of Uzbekistan, who was on the international wanted list on suspicion of embezzling loan funds. This was reported by the General Consulate of Uzbekistan in Istanbul.
The investigation believes that the detainee is involved in the embezzlement and misappropriation of loan funds, which caused damage to the state budget in the amount of 5 billion soums (according to Nuz.uz - about 5 billion soums).
The man was declared internationally wanted under part 3 of article 167 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (embezzlement by way of embezzlement or waste). After detention, he was delivered to Uzbekistan for further investigation.
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