The operational activity was carried out by employees
of the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office for the Fergana Region,
together with representatives of other law enforcement agencies.
According to available data, citizen S.A., having
gained the trust of citizen I.D., presented himself as an assistant judge of
the Arbitration Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He stated that, through
his acquaintances holding high positions, he would be able to help him obtain
the position of khokim of the Uchkuprik district for 210,000 US dollars.
During an operational activity, S.A. was detained
while receiving 100,000 US dollars from the agreed amount. During the
detention, the funds were seized as material evidence.
A criminal case has been initiated based on Articles
25 and 168 of the Criminal Code (fraud), as well as Articles 28 and 211
(bribery).
Investigative actions are currently underway.
