Hamster Kombat players face imprisonment in Uzbekistan
Date: 2024-06-14 Author: Gabriel Deangelo Categories: CRYPTO PAYMENTS
Danger for Hamster Kombat players
In Uzbekistan, participants in the popular clicker game Hamster Kombat are threatened with imprisonment. Local media reports that players could end up behind bars if they try to withdraw game tokens to a cryptocurrency exchange.
Strict measures against token withdrawal
According to information provided by journalists, players can be arrested for up to 15 days or fined between 20 and 30 basic assessment units (BRV) if they try to withdraw assets. As of October 2023, 1 BRF was equal to 340,000 UZS, which corresponds to a fine of $535 to $808 in US dollars.
The Basic Estimated Value (BVV) is a standard unit used in Uzbekistan for calculating various fines and other financial sanctions. This allows fines to be adjusted to changes in the economy and inflation.
Precedents and previously introduced bans
Recent events confirm the seriousness of the authorities' intentions. For example, a student from Uzbekistan was arrested for 10 days for trading in the Notcoin cryptocurrency. The court also ordered the destruction of his Galaxy A30 smartphone and the bank card used for trading. Since January 2024, the country has had a strict ban on the illegal acquisition, sale and exchange of crypto-assets.
Reasons for tough measures
The tightening of measures against Hamster Kombat players and other cryptocurrency assets is due to the authorities’ intention to control financial flows and prevent illegal transactions with cryptocurrencies. The introduction of strict penalties serves as a warning to all participants in the cryptocurrency market in the country.
The situation with Hamster Kombat in Uzbekistan demonstrates how seriously the authorities take the regulation of cryptocurrency transactions. Game participants should be extremely careful and consider the possible legal consequences of their actions.
