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Law enforcement continues to crack down on dishonest bank employees who abuse their positions by extorting money from citizens for loan approvals. In particular, a commercial bank employee and his accomplice were arrested in the Sergeli district of Tashkent for fraudulently extorting $61,000 from a client in exchange for the promise to arrange a mortgage for the purchase of an apartment.
During an investigation conducted by the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office, it was revealed that the bank’s senior specialist, along with his associate, promised a citizen assistance in obtaining a mortgage to buy a property in a new building. For this, they demanded an upfront payment of $61,000. The money was received, but no real action was taken to process the mortgage.
A criminal case has been initiated against the suspects under Article 168 of the Criminal Code (fraud). Investigations are ongoing.
Such cases provoke particular outrage among citizens, especially at a time when mortgages have become one of the main opportunities for acquiring housing. Fraud by bank employees not only undermines trust in financial institutions but also jeopardizes people striving to improve their living conditions.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for stricter oversight of the banking system, particularly in the area of loan and mortgage provision. Citizens should exercise extreme caution when dealing with financial institutions and avoid trusting unverified intermediaries who demand large sums of money under the pretext of helping to secure a loan.
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