How Did the Arrest Take Place?
According to the State Security Service press office, officers of the State Security Service (SSS), together with representatives of the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office and internal affairs authorities, carried out a special оперативе operation.
During the operation, an employee of one of Uzbekistan’s leading banks was apprehended at the moment he was receiving $30,000 in cash as an advance payment.
What Was the Alleged Scheme?
Investigators determined that the suspect had promised to resolve a tax debt issue involving a limited liability company engaged in the production of construction materials.
Following a tax audit, the company was assessed additional taxes totaling 72 billion 956 million soums. Despite this, the bank employee allegedly agreed to assist in fully eliminating the debt in exchange for $110,000.
What Charges Has the Suspect Faced?
A criminal case has been initiated in connection with the incident. The suspect is charged under Part 4 of the article on “Fraud” and Part 3 of the article on “Aiding and Abetting Bribery” of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.