The Uzbek government has placed 37-year-old Ravshan Muhitdinov on international wanted status. His name has appeared on the list of "red notices" on Interpol's official website. This move highlights Uzbekistan's engagement in international legal cooperation and its use of global networks to pursue alleged criminals.

Muhitdinov is accused under several articles of the Criminal Code. Specifically, he faces charges under Part 3 of Article 173 (intentional destruction or damage to property), Part 2 of Article 242 (formation of an organized armed group, leadership, or participation in it), and Part 3 of Article 277 (extortion). These charges are classified as serious crimes, carrying potential penalties ranging from 3 to 15 years of imprisonment.

Currently residing in Turkey, Muhitdinov is involved in business activities and serves as the vice-president for financial affairs of the Istanbul-registered organization Dünya Engelliler Vakfı (DEV, World Disabled People Foundation). This international affiliation may complicate efforts by Uzbek authorities to secure his extradition.

An Interpol red notice is not an arrest warrant but a request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally detain a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal actions. It is issued based on an official request from Uzbekistan and relies on judicial decisions from the requesting country.

This case reflects a broader trend of increasing international wanted notices involving Uzbek citizens. Previously, former chairman of the "Uzbek Metallurgical Plant" management and deputy investment minister Dilshod Ahmedov was also placed on Interpol's wanted list, indicating ongoing efforts by Uzbekistan to combat corruption and strengthen its legal framework.

Source: www.gazeta.uz