Major Shake-Up in the Capital: President Orders Dismissals, Reprimands, and Criminal Cases

The President criticized the work of the capital's law enforcement and regulatory agencies, citing rising crime rates, corruption, and a lack of results, which led to dismissals, reprimands, and criminal prosecutions.

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Major Shake-Up in the Capital: President Orders Dismissals, Reprimands, and Criminal Cases

Why was the capital’s law enforcement system criticized?

The President stated that the law and order system in Tashkent is failing to keep pace with modern demands and rapid urban changes. Heads of the prosecutor’s office, internal affairs bodies, departments, security services, National Guard, courts, justice authorities, customs, and tax agencies were criticized for not setting an example for the rest of the country.

Which districts are leading in crime statistics?

Among 208 districts nationwide, Chilanzar ranked first in cases of domestic violence, robbery, and hooliganism, while Yunusabad led in armed robbery incidents. Last year, the highest number of murders was recorded in Yashnabad and Mirabad, serious bodily injuries in Almazar, and robberies in Shaykhontohur.

Why were the heads of Tashkent’s police and прокуратура reprimanded?

Tashkent City Police Department Head Ravshan Sultonkhodjayev and Acting City Prosecutor Anvar Urmonov were reprimanded for focusing on formal city inspections instead of preventing and solving crimes. They were issued official reprimands and placed under a six-month probation period.

What personnel decision was made in crime prevention services?

Hotam Qodirov, Head of the Republican Crime Prevention Service, was dismissed from his position. He had been serving within the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ public security system since October 2020.

Why did the deputy interior minister face criticism?

Deputy Interior Minister responsible for information technologies Zufar Qurbanov was criticized for the lack of visible results in digitalization efforts, despite having held the post for more than two years.

What violation was uncovered in Mirzo Ulugbek district’s tax office?

Dilshod Usmanov, Head of the Mirzo Ulugbek District Tax Inspectorate, was dismissed and criminal proceedings were initiated against him. He was found to have illegally rented out part of the inspection building for personal use, misappropriating 315 million soums, while also engaging in favoritism and misconduct.

Who else was dismissed within the Tax Committee system?

First Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Committee Mubin Mirzayev was dismissed for negligence and lack of responsibility despite many years of service. Additionally, Shaykhontohur District Tax Inspectorate Head Hojiiakbar Mullajonov was removed from office, with instructions to ensure the rule of law in the district.

Which state institutions are undergoing major audits?

Large-scale audits are currently underway at Uzbekneftegaz JSC and the Agency for State Asset Management. Investigations revealed embezzlement amounting to billions of soums. Earlier, reports emerged that former Uzbekneftegaz head Bahodir Sidiqov had been detained as a preventive measure.

Why was the head of the State Asset Management Agency dismissed?

Agency Head Akmalxon Ortiqov was removed from his position after officials were found to have sold a land plot with a market value of at least 250 billion soums through a closed auction for only 120 billion soums.

What criminal cases were opened within the Interior Ministry?

During a presidential video conference, it was announced that 186 billion soums in budget funds had been misappropriated through public procurement within the Interior Ministry system. Criminal cases were initiated against Deputy Minister Bekmurod Abdullayev and Department Head Rustam Tursunov.

What changes are expected in Tashkent’s tax administration?

Head of the Tashkent City Tax Administration Yunusjon Nasimjonov was dismissed. The Chairman of the State Tax Committee Farrukh Pulatov was instructed to remove all district tax office heads in the capital and appoint acting officials in their place.

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