In the Andijan region, a chief specialist at a commercial bank branch was detained for allegedly accepting money from a citizen in exchange for lifting a travel ban. The information was reported by law enforcement authorities.

According to the investigation, the bank employee promised to resolve the issue of a travel restriction imposed by the Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement due to a loan debt. He was reportedly paid 5.5 million soums for his services.

The operation was conducted by officers of the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office for the Andijan region together with other law enforcement agencies. The suspect was caught red-handed while receiving the money.

A criminal case has been initiated on fraud charges. An investigation is ongoing.

Earlier, it was reported that in Kokand, a bank credit department specialist was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murdering a client for money.

Source: podrobno.uz