Operation Against Criminal Group Legalizing Billions from Drug and Crypto Asset Trade

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan conducted an operation against a criminal group that legalized billions of dollars earned from the sale of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The group transferred funds amounting to 20.9 billion soums to 90 fake cards opened in the names of 14 foreign citizens in Uzbek banks through a Telegram bot. Additionally, they allocated 8 billion soums to companies HST and VEK LLC, involved in Paynet activities, and 4.7 billion soums to the CP cryptocurrency store. These facts indicate the necessity of stopping the illegal activities of the criminal group. The measures taken by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are aimed at ensuring public safety in the country.