Law enforcement agencies in the Khorezm region have apprehended a legal advisor working for the regional water supply enterprise "Khorazm suv taminoti" while allegedly receiving an illicit cash payment. According to the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office, the official was reportedly involved in promising illegal connections to public drinking water infrastructure in exchange for monetary rewards.

According to the investigative hypothesis, the suspect allegedly gained the trust of a local entrepreneur by promising to expedite and unlawfully authorize the technical documentation required for commercial property connections. The employee purportedly claimed to have influential acquaintances in high-ranking official positions who could bypass standard regulatory procedures.

The individual was caught red-handed during a targeted operational raid while allegedly accepting 6 million soums in cash. Furthermore, official reports indicate that the suspect has a prior criminal record, raising serious questions regarding oversight within regional municipal structures.

A criminal case has been formally initiated in connection with the incident, and comprehensive investigative actions are currently underway to thoroughly establish all factual circumstances and identify any potential accomplices involved in the scheme.

Source: podrobno.uz