In Jizzakh a city security department controller was arrested for bribery

In Jizzakh region, law enforcement officers conducted a raid and detained a man who promised to help with debt forgiveness for $500, the State Security Service press service reports.

Law enforcement discovered that the controller of the city’s Regional Security Department had promised, through his contacts, to reduce the tax debt and fines of two LLCs specializing in education and consumer services. The man valued his services at $500.

Law enforcement officers detained him immediately while he was accepting the money. During the inspection, officers also found out that the man planned to enlist the help of his acquaintance, who worked as a tax inspector until June 2025, to resolve the issue. The officers then detained him according to proper procedures.

Law enforcement officers initiated criminal proceedings against both citizens under Article 168, Part 2, Clause “b” (Fraud committed by a group of persons by prior agreement). Investigative actions are underway.

Earlier, it was reported that in Samarkand, a man attempted to sell the land of a former military unit for 600,000 dollars. Law enforcement officers detained him while accepting an advance payment of $40,000 and launched a criminal case.