AKIPRESS.COM - During an operation conducted by the Uchtepa District Department of the Prosecutor General's Office in cooperation with State Security Service officers, a foreign national, M.S., was arrested, Kun.uz reported.

According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the PGO, the man promised to arrange a UK visa for citizen Z.A. for $850 and was detained while receiving $350 of the agreed amount.

Additionally, 84 counterfeit $100 bills were seized from M.S. as material evidence.

A criminal case has been initiated under the relevant article of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are underway.