Nearly 10 Uzbek nationals are under investigation in Türkiye's Aydın province over suspicious financial transactions involving bank cards, Uzbekistan's Consulate General in Istanbul reported.
Citing information obtained from agencies under the Turkish Ministry of Interior, the consulate said the legal status of those involved varies. Some of the Uzbek nationals are being held in custody under court order, while others have been placed in deportation centers. A further group has been released under an order barring them from leaving Türkiye.
Investigators are examining the extent of each individual's involvement in the transactions, the amounts moved through their bank accounts, and other case details. The findings will determine what legal measures are taken against each person.
The Uzbek Consulate General in Istanbul says it is in contact with the relevant Turkish authorities, monitoring the case, and providing consular and legal assistance to the citizens under investigation.
The consulate urged Uzbek nationals not to allow their bank cards, accounts, or mobile banking services to be used by other people, and warned against accepting funds from unknown sources or transferring money through their accounts on others' behalf.
The diplomatic mission cautioned that acting as an intermediary in such transactions can carry serious legal consequences under Turkish law.
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