Tax Inspectors Detained in Tashkent for Extorting 10 Million Soums

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During an operational action in Tashkent, officers from the Main Department of the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes detained two tax inspectors from the Almazar district for extorting funds.

According to law enforcement agencies, the inspected family-owned enterprise, which produces doors and frames, was allegedly systematically underpaying taxes. The inspectors demanded 10 million soums in exchange for refraining from imposing penalties for the alleged underpayment.

The detention was carried out in flagrante delicto, and the amount was recorded as physical evidence.

A criminal case has been initiated against the detainees under Article 210, Part 2, Clauses “v” and “g” of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (bribery). They have been remanded in custody.

Investigative actions are ongoing.