SOCIETY | 16:49 / 11.03.2021
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Head of State Tax Department in Syrdarya detained for fraud 

 The State Security Service and the Syrdarya Regional Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General’s Office conducted a joint operation to protect the rights of business entities.

Reportedly, the head of the State Tax Department of Syrdarya region N.T. promised to help one of the LLCs accelerate the return of 230 million soums of negative VAT difference in 2020 to the company’s account. In exchange, he demanded 5% of the amount (11.5 million soums) from the company’s accountant. He was caught red-handed with material evidence at the time of receiving $1,000 and 900,000 soums.

A criminal case has been filed against N.T. under Article 168 (fraud) of the Criminal Code. An investigation is underway.

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