AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCounterfeit Crackdown: Police in Tashkent arrested three suspects accused of selling fake US dollars and Uzbek soum, opening a criminal case over counterfeit money distribution. Cyber Fraud: Another operation dismantled a group that used a fake MyGov-style portal to steal over UZS 1 billion from 456 people, with funds allegedly routed through “drop” bank cards and converted via Telegram crypto bots. Education Quotas: Uzbekistan’s State Commission approved 2026–2027 university admission quotas for 155,852 applicants, including 130,843 for Uzbek-language programs, plus special grant shares for disability, orphans, and key service categories. Security Leadership: President Mirziyoyev appointed Rustam Juraev to lead the Presidential State Security Service and Rustam Djuraev to head the State Security Service of the President, replacing Alisher Usmanov. Trade & Diplomacy: Uzbekistan and Türkiye expanded their preferential trade deal, targeting $5B in mutual turnover, while SCO border chiefs met in Islamabad to endorse joint security plans. Weather Alert: Uzhydromet warns of extreme heat (mostly 40–45°C, up to 48°C) and strong winds that may trigger dust storms. World Cup Fallout: FIFA faced criticism over “inclusive” claims after US visa restrictions allegedly shut out fans, including from Uzbekistan.
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