LLC head who attempted to extort $6,000 from a foreigner detained in Surkhandarya
He demanded money from a foreign citizen in exchange for issuing a permanent residence certificate in Uzbekistan.
The head of LLC who demanded a bribe from a foreigner was caught in Termez, UzA reports.
It is noted that E.Z., the head of LLC operating in the trade sector in Termiz demanded $7,000 in exchange for issuing him a certificate of permanent residence in Uzbekistan through his acquaintances.
At an operative event held by employees of the SSS Department for Surkhandarya region in cooperation with the Regional PGO Department for Combating Economic Crimes, E.Z. was caught with material evidence while receiving $6,000 of the requested money.
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