The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan has expressed great concern regarding recent incidents where residents of the country have been receiving offers via the internet to plant explosives in shopping and entertainment centers, schools, and other crowded places in exchange for monetary rewards, against the backdrop of terrorist attacks occurring in various countries worldwide.
Provocative messages are often sent through the Telegram messenger. Unknown individuals promise to pay various sums of money, provide weapons, and send action plans. Moreover, provocateurs typically do not respond to refusals. The most alarming aspect is that wrongdoers frequently target children, intimidating them by claiming to have all their personal information.
In a statement published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, it is emphasized: "Dear citizens! In the event of receiving messages of this nature, we urge you not to panic and refrain from forwarding them to public chats, acquaintances, and friends. Instead, please immediately report them to law enforcement authorities." It is recommended to promptly block the senders of provocative messages and refrain from engaging in any correspondence or conversations with them.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 5, 2024