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Prosecutor seeks 7-year prison term for scholar Mubashshir Ahmad despite lack of proven charges

The criminal trial of renowned religious scholar Alisher Tursunov, widely known as Mubashshir Ahmad, has taken a dramatic turn in Tashkent, as the prosecution demanded a seven-year prison sentence and a hefty fine – despite the absence of compelling evidence against him.

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Education and healthcare sectors recorded the most corruption convictions in Uzbekistan in 2024

Every fifth person convicted of corruption in Uzbekistan last year received a real prison term. The number of such verdicts grew only slightly, while more than 40% of offenders continued to receive corrective labor sentences. The share of freedom restriction verdicts declined, while the proportion of fines increased.

SOCIETY

“Guangzhou” clinic doctors penalized for defrauding around 100 patients in Tashkent

A court has issued its ruling in the long-running “Guangzhou” clinic fraud case, which began 3.5 years ago.

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Uzbekistan’s housing market grows 13% despite August slowdown

In August, approximately 25,000 real estate transactions were completed across Uzbekistan, down 4.6% from July. However, year-on-year, the market recorded growth of 13%. In Tashkent, housing prices rose slightly by 0.2% over the month but fell by 2.3% compared with the previous year. The rental market remained stable.

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