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Azizbek Ikramov is the new minister for emergency situations; the former one moved to the Interior Ministry

Azizbek Ikramov appointed Minister for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan

By a presidential decree, Azizbek Israilovich Ikramov has been appointed Minister for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov reported. Prior to this, Ikramov’s candidacy was approved by deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (the Parliament of Uzbekistan). The previous minister, Botir Bahromovich Kudratkhojayev, by presidential decree and resolution, has… Read More »

Uzbekistan’s Interior Ministry accuses Taftish.uz staff of extortion and fraud

Screenshot from the official video of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan on Taftish.uz

On January 17, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan published a detailed official statement accusing a group of individuals linked to the online outlet Taftish.uz of systematic criminal activity. The ministry claims that, under the guise of journalistic work, the individuals engaged in extortion, fraud, and the dissemination of defamatory materials, and that the… Read More »

Suspects detained in Tashkent for distributing Android viruses to steal money

Suspects in Tashkent have been detained on charges of distributing Android viruses

The Interior Ministry of Uzbekistan detained five people on suspicion of spreading malicious software for Android smartphones. The information was confirmed by the Cybersecurity Center. According to investigators, the perpetrators distributed APK files with viruses through Telegram groups. After installation, these applications gave them access to victims’ SMS messages, contacts, and call history. This allowed… Read More »