In Jizzakh Region, State Security Service and prosecutor's office officials have halted the corrupt activities of a senior education system figure. During an operational event, the head of a district's preschool and school education department was detained.

The investigation found that the official, abusing his authority, demanded a bribe of 4.8 million soums from the head of a state preschool educational institution. In exchange for the payment, he promised not to conduct an inspection of the institution's activities. The detention occurred red-handed during the transfer of the sum, which was seized as material evidence.

A criminal case has been initiated against the official under Article 210, Part 2, Clause "v" of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan (extortionate bribe-taking). However, preliminary investigation revealed other episodes of illegal activity by the detainee.

Currently, the investigation is also qualifying the official's actions under Articles 167 (embezzlement or misappropriation), 209 (official forgery), and 243 (money laundering of criminal proceeds). Investigative measures are underway to determine the full extent of damage caused to the state.

Source: podrobno.uz