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Fergana anti-corruption official detained on corruption charges
An anti-corruption official in Fergana has been detained on charges of bribery following a joint operation led by the State Security Service (SSS) in coordination with the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office. The operation targeted corrupt practices within state organizations, ultimately uncovering wrongdoing by a key figure in anti-corruption efforts.
According to the investigation, the head of the Anti-Corruption and Compliance Control Department of the Fergana Regional Electric Networks Joint Stock Company was caught accepting a $1,000 bribe. The official reportedly solicited this payment from the chief engineer of a district electric networks department within the region, promising in exchange not to pursue disciplinary action for prior workplace violations.
Further investigation revealed that the head of the company’s Human Resources Department was also implicated in the illicit scheme.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated against both individuals under Articles 25 and 168, Part 3 (a), and Article 28,211, Part 1 of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code. Both suspects are currently in custody as the investigation continues.
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