Is a drug network behind the "Transfer this money to another account" scheme? — Journalist claims - VIDEO
In downtown Baku, on Nizami Street (Torgovaya), information has spread about individuals who approach citizens and ask them to transfer the cash they have on hand to other people's accounts through ATMs or payment terminals.
As 1news.az reports, this issue was raised on social media by journalist Aida Eyvazly.
According to her, unknown persons approach passersby, hand them a certain sum, and ask them to transfer this money on their behalf through an ATM or terminal to another person's account. The journalist claims that the man who approached her was about 55 years old. Funds transferred in this way may subsequently be directed to the accounts of individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking. In the event of an investigation, the ATM and terminal cameras will record precisely you as the sender of the money.
Of course, this is a very serious accusation. A transfer made out of good intentions and trust in a stranger can turn into serious problems. At the same time, any funds received into our account from unfamiliar persons must be reported to the bank and the relevant authorities in order not to fall into the nets of criminal groups and fraudsters.
The publication 1news.az has sent an inquiry on this matter to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The ministry's official comment will be added once it is received.
