A pre-investigation check conducted by the Takhtakupir District Department of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office revealed that materially responsible personnel of the "Takhtakupir tumangaz" supply department embezzled 1,067 liquefied gas cylinders valued at 1 billion UZS.

A criminal case has been initiated over this incident under Article 167 of the Criminal Code (embezzlement or misappropriation), and investigative operations are currently ongoing.