It is reported that the deputy governor of the Tashkent district was caught while receiving a $25,000 bribe
The Deputy Governor of Tashkent region was detained on suspicion of demanding $25,000 from an entrepreneur in exchange for helping them acquire 1 hectare of land through an auction. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident, and investigative proceedings are underway.
Deputy governor of Tashkent district reportedly caught taking $25,000 bribe
The deputy governor of Tashkent district in Tashkent region is suspected of demanding $25,000 from an entrepreneur in exchange for acquiring land, it is reported.
According to pre-investigation data, the official promised the entrepreneur to put 1 hectare of land on the balance sheet of the district khokimiyat (administration) up for auction through his acquaintances in the State Assets Management System and secure a winning bid for him to establish an industrial complex for the production of construction technologies and composite doors.
During an operational event conducted by officers of the SGB Department for Tashkent Region, the suspect was caught red-handed while receiving the requested sum of money.
Regarding this incident, a criminal case has been initiated against him under Article 168, Part 4, Clause "g" (Large-scale fraud) and Articles 28, 211, Part 3, Clause "a" (Complicity in large-scale bribery) of the Criminal Code. Investigation proceedings are currently ongoing.