A criminal case has been opened against the head of one of the district branches of the State Cadastre Chamber in Fergana region, according to the State Security Service (SSS).

A pre-investigation check revealed that the official had received $600 in early July to cancel an act drawn up by the district department of the Cadastre Agency regarding a citizen's illegally constructed retail store, and to ensure that no legal action would be taken.

Later, without fulfilling his promise, he returned $500 to the citizen. The illegal activity was exposed during operational-search measures conducted by SSS and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes.

Currently, a criminal case has been initiated, and initial investigative actions are underway. Authorities emphasize that everyone is equal before the law and that illegal actions by officials are under strict control.

Source: www.gazeta.uz