The key facts

  • Head of the 'Water Supply Service' of Kibray District detained while receiving a $5,000 bribe
  • According to the department, for $16,000 he promised assistance in court in the case of a house near a canal
  • A case has been opened under Article 210 of the Criminal Code (bribery); the investigation is ongoing

Detention While Receiving a Bribe

In Kibray District of Tashkent Region, the head of the state institution 'Water Supply Service' has been detained. According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office, he was caught red-handed in his office at the moment of receiving $5,000 — with material evidence.

The Essence of the Incident

According to the department, the head, identified as U.Yu., during an intelligence operation told citizen J.B. that his house in the Ghaliblar mahalla, built with permission from the relevant organizations, would nevertheless be taken to court due to its proximity to a canal. For $16,000, he promised to give instructions that all shortcomings had been eliminated and to secure the withdrawal of the claim. Out of the agreed amount, he received $5,000.

Investigation

A criminal case has been opened under Article 210 of the Criminal Code (bribe-taking). Investigative actions are currently underway.