The Anti-Corruption Agency conducted a study on the inclusion of close relatives of governors in official delegations in Samarkand Region. According to the results, the administrations of Koshrabot and Kattakurgan districts sent sons, spouses of governors, and individuals unrelated to the trips on foreign business trips, with some information not publicly disclosed.
The study revealed that officials from the administrations of Koshrabot and Kattakurgan districts sent their close relatives and employees not directly related to the trip's purposes on business trips.
Specifically, to a seminar for professional farmers from Central Asian countries in China, the driver of the Koshrabot district governor M.T. and the son of governor D.D. were sent on a business trip.
Also, to special training courses "Agricultural Development and Processing Organization" held in China, according to the presented list of a 32-person delegation, representatives of the Koshrabot district administration related to the field and farm managers were invited. However, analysis showed that some individuals, particularly the spouse of district governor M.Sh. and a close relative of another administration official Ch.Kh., were included in the list without justification. Additionally, it was established that N.Kh. and M.S., listed in the delegation, were registered as employees of Technical School No. 1 in Koshrabot district, although they did not actually work there.
Furthermore, the Kattakurgan district administration organized a business trip to China from May 22 to 30, 2025, to implement investment projects and reach agreements on trade contracts. It is noted that an administration employee not directly related to the trip's purposes was included in the delegation.
The Agency emphasizes that, in accordance with the decree of the head of state dated June 16, 2021, information on foreign business trips of officials must be publicly disclosed. However, the administrations of Koshrabot and Kattakurgan districts unjustifiably concealed this information.
Documents collected during the study and analysis have been sent to law enforcement agencies for legal measures.
The Anti-Corruption Agency stated it will continue, within its authority, measures to identify corruption manifestations, ensure the rule of law and inevitability of punishment, and eliminate corruption factors. The Agency also announced readiness for open cooperation in this direction with media, journalists, and bloggers.
Source: kun.uz