Prosecutor's assistant detained in Tashkent region on bribery suspicion

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A prosecutor's assistant in Oqqo‘rg‘on district, Tashkent region, was detained while receiving $4,700 in a sting operation by the State Security Service and the Prosecutor General's Office. He is suspected of demanding $12,000 from a citizen to resolve a car sale matter and facilitate a 600 million soum preferential loan. A pre-investigation check found he had previously received $1,300 from the same citizen.
Key Facts
- The prosecutor's assistant was detained in Oqqo‘rg‘on district, Tashkent region, while receiving $4,700 in an operation by the State Security Service and the Prosecutor General's Office.
- He is suspected of demanding $12,000 from a citizen to resolve a car sale matter and facilitate a 600 million soum preferential loan.
- A pre-investigation check found he had previously received $1,300 from the same citizen.
- The State Security Service urged citizens to report such violations via the short number 1520, with the caller's identity guaranteed confidential.
Detention Operation
The State Security Service and the Prosecutor General's Office's Personal Security Department conducted a joint operation in Oqqo‘rg‘on district, Tashkent region. The prosecutor's assistant was detained while receiving $4,700 of the demanded amount, with physical evidence seized. He had allegedly used his official position to demand $12,000 from a citizen.
Alleged Bribery Scheme
The suspect promised to resolve a car sale matter and assist in obtaining a 600 million soum preferential loan from a bank. A pre-investigation check revealed he had previously received $1,300 from the same citizen. Measures are being taken to initiate a criminal case against the prosecutor's assistant.
Public Reporting
The State Security Service asked citizens to report such violations via the short number 1520. The identity of the caller is guaranteed to remain confidential.