Tashkent Busts Online Gambling Network, Bribery Case

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Law enforcement authorities in Tashkent have dismantled an organized group involved in running online gambling operations and providing related services via social media.

According to investigators, members of the group cooperated with foreign online gambling platforms, facilitating their operations. Funds generated from gambling activities were transferred through various cryptocurrency services and subsequently laundered.

During a pre-investigation probe, one of the suspects attempted to evade criminal liability by offering a US$50,000 bribe to the head of an investigative unit.

The law enforcement officer informed the suspect that both offering and receiving a bribe constitute criminal offenses. However, the suspect did not abandon the attempt.

The incident was reported to the leadership of the Tashkent City Main Department of Internal Affairs. As a result of оперативные measures, the suspect was detained in the official’s office at the moment of handing over the money.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan, which предусматривает liability for bribery. The suspect has been placed in pre-trial detention.

Investigative actions are ongoing.