In the Dehqonobod district of Kashkadarya Region, Uzbekistan, the head of a local market was detained by officers from the State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office while receiving a bribe of 80 million soums. The crime involved the illegal sale of a retail outlet on the market premises and a promise to arrange official documentation for the transaction.

According to the investigation, the official, abusing their authority, promised a businessman ownership of a shop located within their controlled area. However, this retail point lacked the necessary legal documentation. In exchange for 80 million soums, the official guaranteed not only the sale of the property "bypassing" the law but also the subsequent formal processing of all permits in the buyer's name.

The special operation was carried out during the handover of the funds. The market manager was caught red-handed receiving the equivalent of the required amount in foreign currency – 6.6 thousand US dollars. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against the detainee under relevant articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Investigative actions are ongoing to determine the official's involvement in other possible corruption episodes within the market territory. This incident highlights the continuing efforts to combat corruption in the country, yet such cases remain a systemic issue, reflecting persistent challenges in governance and economic integrity at the local level.

Source: podrobno.uz