Uzbekistan’s local media segment has recently reported the recent incident of fraudulent activities on the Olx platform. In particular, a resident of Tashkent was a victim of such a scam when she attempted to purchase a purebred cat from an unknown seller on the platform.
The seller solicited payment in advance, requesting that the buyer transfer UZS 0.5mn to their card. Subsequently, the seller blocked the buyer.
Following an investigation, it was revealed that a 27-year-old resident of Samarkand was responsible for the fraudulent act. The perpetrator has been charged under Article 168 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to fraud using information systems, including information technology. As such, the individual may be sentenced to a prison term ranging from 5 to 8 years.
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