Illegal Activity of a Hokimiyat Employee Stopped in Tashkent Region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During a joint operational action conducted by the State Security Service of Tashkent Region and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, the chief legal advisor of Akhangaron District was detained.

He was caught receiving US$1,500 for transferring ownership of a house, which was on the balance of the district khokimiyat in the “Eyvalek” mahalla, through intermediaries holding high-ranking positions.

It is noted that the detainee had prior convictions but did not draw lessons from previous offenses.

A criminal case has been initiated against him under Articles 168, Part 3, Clause “v”, 28, and 211, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Investigative actions are ongoing.