Law enforcement officers in Andijan have cracked down on a fraudulent scheme involving extortion of money under the guise of assistance in obtaining documents. The suspects allegedly posed as officials from supervisory agencies, promising to help open a training center and obtain permits.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. A crime prevention inspector in Tashkent was caught red-handed receiving a $10,000 bribe. He allegedly demanded the money in exchange for promising to initiate a criminal case.
Tashkent saw off the first groups of pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals for the 2026 season. The ceremonial event took place at the capital's Novza Mosque.
The world's largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with 'national values'.
In Surkhandarya region, a release of oil-containing mixture was recorded following a strong mudflow. The incident occurred this morning at around 06:30. Similar incidents have been reported in the region before.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – AN Podrobno.uz. Law enforcement in Uzbekistan's Navoi region has cracked down on several instances of illegal gold mining, ore processing, and home-based mini-workshops. Officers from the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office and other specialized agencies seized hundreds of kilograms of raw materials containing precious metals during operational raids.
The first driver in Uzbekistan to accumulate 12 penalty points for traffic violations has been identified, and his case has been referred to court. This was reported by the Road Safety Service (YHXX).
A court in Uzbekistan's Fergana region has sentenced a man to 19 years in prison for the brutal murder of his wife and their two-year-old daughter. The verdict was announced on [date], concluding a high-profile case that shocked the local community.
An organized insurance fraud scheme has been uncovered in Uzbekistan, involving fabricated traffic accidents. According to a court verdict, three individuals systematically produced fake accident documents and collected insurance payouts.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – An owl that was being walked on a leash by a teenager in the Yunusabad district has been rescued and handed over to specialists at the Tashkent Zoo.
Iranian human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was hospitalized after a sudden deterioration of her health in prison, her family and lawyer said Friday.
Law enforcement in the Chust district of Namangan region has thwarted a major transaction involving counterfeit foreign currency.