Over 9,000 Cyber Crimes Detected in Uzbekistan in the First Half of the Year

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Bank prevented the illegal withdrawal of 29 trillion soums (approximately 2.4 billion dollars) in the first half of the year. Moreover, 18,838 bank cards related to criminal activity were blocked. Over 13,000 victims of cyber crimes were reimbursed 120 billion soums (approximately 10.1 million dollars). This information demonstrates Uzbekistan's approach to enhancing security. It can be said that commercial banks in the country are also actively participating in the fight against cyber crimes.