Uzbek Citizen Apprehended Trying to Illegally Transport 80 Million Rubles to Kyrgyzstan

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan successfully thwarted an attempt to export 80 million rubles (915 thousand USD)  to Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the department’s press service.

Operational activities conducted by the service’s department in the Namangan region led to the apprehension of a local resident. The individual was discovered attempting to transport a significant sum in Russian currency across the border. The money, amounting to 80 million rubles, was concealed in three plastic bags and stashed within the hidden compartment of his vehicle. The motive behind the illegal transfer of funds to Kyrgyzstan remains under investigation.

In response to this incident, authorities have initiated a criminal case under the charge of “Violation of customs legislation on an especially large scale,” as per the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The individual involved could face a prison sentence of up to eight years, highlighting the severity of the offense and the commitment to enforcing customs regulations in Uzbekistan.