Tax inspector detained in Samarkand while taking $15,000 in bribe

During an inspection in the Pastdargom district, the chief tax inspector revealed a debt of 2.5 billion soums in one of the LLCs. To help reduce this amount to 1 billion soums, the official demanded $15,000 from the business owner.

At the time of receiving the money, he was detained.

On this fact, a criminal case was initiated against the tax inspector under relevant articles of the Criminal Code. An investigation is underway.