Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tax inspectors in Uzbekistan’s Kashkadarya region are suspected of embezzling 122.6 million soums received from taxpayers to settle their outstanding tax debts. The case came to light during a pre-investigation inquiry.
The inquiry was conducted by the Karshi city department of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the inquiry, M.A., Sh.T. and other individuals who worked as chief tax inspectors received money from 97 taxpayers. A total of 122.6 million soums was handed over to them to pay off the taxpayers’ tax debts.
However, the funds were not credited to the taxpayers’ personal accounts. According to the inquiry, the money was embezzled.
A criminal case was opened under Article 167 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, which covers theft through misappropriation or embezzlement.
The investigation into the criminal case is ongoing.
