In Tashkent, two Uzbek citizens were detained during a bitcoin sale transaction. local media report, citing the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor’s Office.
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One of the detainees attempted to sell 0.45 BTC. During the deal, one bitcoin was valued at $49,670.
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Criminal cases have been opened against both the buyer and the seller for illegal acquisition or sale of currency values and for operating without a license.
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Under local law, residents of Uzbekistan cannot buy cryptocurrencies; they are only allowed to sell them through licensed exchanges.
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Earlier, law enforcement officers detained a resident of Tashkent, attempted to sell 20 BTC.
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