Bilol’s Motors director on trial for defrauding 48 customers in UZS 13 billion scheme

Bilol Mamajonov, an entrepreneur importing electric vehicles from China and selling locally, is facing trial for fraud. Forty-eight individuals have reportedly been defrauded; with many paying 50–70% of the vehicle price upfront, totaling UZS 13 billion. A Kun.uz correspondent visited the Yakkasaray District Criminal Court on July 24 and interviewed victims.

We reported in January 2025 that the dealership’s head was detained. Six months later, Bilol Mamajonov’s case reached the court. However, Judge Alisher Jalilov prohibited filming due to the defendant’s objections.

At the July 24 hearing, it was revealed that 48 individuals were allegedly deceived by Bilol's Motors. To date, 34 victims have testified in the investigation. According to victims, the dealership attracted attention by offering lower prices compared to other showrooms. Kamila, a manager at the dealership, signed contracts with clients, promising vehicle delivery within 40–70 days. She attributed the low prices to direct imports from China.

Most victims paid 70% of the vehicle price through bank transfers, though some paid in cash. However, the contract terms were not fulfilled. After the hearing, several victims shared how they found Bilol's Motors and the payments they made.

“I worked hard with my son in Russia’s cold for 3–4 years, earning little-by-little. We saw an ad for Bilol's Motors on Telegram and got interested. When we called, a manager named Kamila answered, saying a contract would be provided and the car would be delivered from China in 70 days,” said a victim who requested anonymity.

“It was November 18. They sent the contract, listing the car price at UZS 344 million for a BYD Champion. I called again to ask about credit options. They said if I came to Tashkent, they’d assist with credit, requiring 50% upfront and help with financing the rest after delivery.

“I hesitated and didn’t pay for 10 days. They called every 2–3 days, eventually convincing me. They said there was no need to worry, as the company had been operating for three years and delivered many cars. I believed them and transferred UZS 174,586,000 through the bank, slightly more than 50%,” the victim added.

The victim noted that the manager promised to provide login credentials to track the car’s delivery. “Three days later, I asked for the login and password, but they hadn’t sent it. They seemed nervous. My gut sensed something was wrong. They eventually sent the credentials. After 10–15 days, in December, I called the dealership, but no one answered. I went straight to the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department and filed a complaint. The investigator said all the money had been transferred to China, which sounded absurd to me, as I’ve worked in this system. It was a well-planned scheme.

They had no house, no family, nothing. He’d planned it all, even divorcing his wife and children,” the victim said.

According to this citizen, who previously worked in law enforcement, some victims paid UZS 240–250 million. The investigator confirmed that UZS 13 billion was collected from 48 individuals.

Another citizen, who paid UZS 238 million for a BYD Song Plus Champion on December 13, 2024, shared their experience. They also dealt with Kamila regarding the car purchase. “Two days later, on December 15, we heard the dealership’s head was arrested. We checked and found their accounts empty. We wanted our money back,” they said.

The victim claimed that after Bilol Mamajonov’s arrest, the dealership vanished. Kamila sent the victim the investigator’s number via SMS. “Now we hear Bilol is saying China took his money and didn’t deliver the cars, claiming China ‘scammed me.’ When we ask when we’ll get our money, he says, ‘After I’m released.’ When we ask when he’ll be released, there’s no answer,” the victim added.

Videos on the Bilol's Motors Telegram channel, posted until July 14, 2024, showed cars being delivered to clients. However, the 48 victims received neither cars nor refunds.

The next court hearing is scheduled for July 31, where 14 more victims’ testimonies will be heard.