Repeat Offender Arrested in Jizzakh Region Over Alleged Extortion and 164.6 Million Soum Fraud Scheme

Law enforcement authorities in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region have detained a previously convicted suspect accused of extortion, document forgery, and незаконного получения льготного кредита на сумму 164.6 million soums.

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Repeat Offender Arrested in Jizzakh Region Over Alleged Extortion and 164.6 Million Soum Fraud Scheme

Who Was Detained in the Jizzakh Region?

According to the press service of the Jizzakh Regional Department of Internal Affairs, a previously convicted individual was apprehended during a special joint operation. The operation was carried out by officers of the internal affairs bodies in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Prosecutor’s Office.

The detained suspect has been identified as Togaev Normuhammad Nazarkul ugli, born in 1996 and originally from the Jizzakh region. He is reportedly known by the nickname “Boyka.” Authorities stated that he had previously been convicted twice for hooliganism.

What Crimes Is the Suspect Accused Of?

Investigators determined that the suspect was allegedly involved in extortion and the forceful seizure of funds. Law enforcement officials claim that he used coercive methods to obtain financial benefits unlawfully.

In one specific case, the suspect allegedly forced an assistant to a district khokim (local governor) to provide falsified documents. Based on these forged documents, he reportedly secured a preferential loan totaling 164.6 million soums in the names of several citizens. Authorities state that he subsequently misappropriated the entire amount.

What Charges Have Been Filed?

A criminal case has been initiated under Part 2 of the article “Misappropriation or Embezzlement” and Part 2 of the article “Production, Forgery, Sale, or Use of Documents, Stamps, Seals, and Forms” of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Additionally, authorities are currently considering opening a separate criminal case under the article related to “Extortion” as defined in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

How Can Potential Victims Report Information?

Law enforcement officials urge anyone who may have suffered from the alleged criminal actions of this individual to contact the authorities immediately by calling the short emergency number “102.”

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