Uzbek woman wanted for 10 years arrested in Türkiye
Khaticha Musoevna Zhafarova captured by Turkish security forces, Türkiye, October 25, 2024. (Photo via Patronlar Dunyasi)
A woman from Uzbekistan, wanted since 2014 for a series of serious crimes, has been arrested in Türkiye and subsequently deported.
Khaticha Musoevna Zhafarova, sought by Uzbek authorities since 2014 for offenses including money laundering, embezzlement and fraudulent entrepreneurship, was taken into custody in Türkiye. Following her arrest, she was swiftly deported back to her home country.
Serious charges and operational action
Zhafarova is accused of establishing a criminal organization, laundering money, committing large-scale embezzlement, engaging in fraud and false entrepreneurship.
She held senior positions in the private banking and finance sectors between 2011 and 2013. Her arrest was part of a coordinated operational action conducted by officials from the interior ministries of both countries.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities in Türkiye and Uzbekistan to combat transnational crime. The successful capture and deportation of Zhafarova mark a significant step in addressing organized criminal activities that span borders.
