A criminal group that embezzled over 1 billion soums through a fake my.gov.uz website has been apprehended.

The Department for Combating Cybercrime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that a criminal group involved in forging the Unified Interactive State Services Portal — my.gov.uz website and embezzling funds from citizens' bank cards has been exposed.

 

According to investigation data, the criminal scheme was organized by an individual born in 1993 in the Khorezm region. He and his accomplices created a fake website resembling the my.gov.uz platform and distributed false advertisements on Instagram under the name "Compensation Processing Center."

 

The fraudsters directed citizens to the fake website, requiring them to fill out a questionnaire and enter their bank card details. As a result, users' card details were obtained, and funds from their accounts were withdrawn.

 

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the crime was committed by an organized criminal group, which also involved individuals born in 2002 and 2006.

 

During the investigation, it was found that the group used 293 bank cards registered in the names of 26 citizens — "drop" cards. The stolen funds were first transferred to these cards and then converted into crypto assets through special cryptobots in the Telegram messenger.

 

During the investigation, it was established that the criminal group embezzled over 1 billion soums from 456 citizens across the republic. The group's activities were halted during operational measures conducted by employees of the Department for Combating Cybercrime of the Andijan Region Internal Affairs Directorate.

 

A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident under Article 168 (fraud) and Article 278-6 of the Criminal Code. Investigative actions are currently ongoing.