Sirojiddin Odilov, the author of the YouTube channel "Sirojiddin Media," is suspected of fraud and bribery. According to the press service of the Samarkand Regional Department of Internal Affairs, a criminal case has been initiated against him, and he has been placed under arrest as a preventive measure.

The authorities reported that in August 2024, a resident of the Pastdargom District, identified as R.Kh., approached Odilov, who lives in Tashkent, seeking help to resolve a financial dispute with another individual. The blogger, without proper authorization, allegedly received a sum of money from the victim to settle the matter in his favor but failed to fulfill his promise, deceiving him in the process.

Based on this, a criminal case has been opened against Sirojiddin Odilov under Part 3 of Article 168 (Fraud) and Article 211 (Bribery) of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. He is currently detained, and investigative actions are being carried out by the Investigation Department of the Samarkand Regional Department of Internal Affairs.

This incident adds to a series of high-profile criminal cases against bloggers in Uzbekistan, as previously reported by Kun.uz. It highlights ongoing concerns about the legal accountability of internet personalities and underscores the scrutiny faced by digital influencers in the country's evolving media landscape.

Source: kun.uz