Senior investigator in Tashkent escapes after taking $40,000 bribe
A senior investigator from the Yunusabad District Prosecutor's Office in Tashkent has gone into hiding after allegedly accepting a $40,000 bribe from a local entrepreneur.

The incident unfolded after a complaint was filed by a citizen, identified as I.Kh., accusing senior investigator Sh.Sh. of demanding money to resolve a criminal case in favor of the entrepreneur involved. The case reportedly concerned the officials of a limited liability company (LLC) identified as "B.H."
Based on the complaint, authorities organized a sting operation on October 7. During the operation, Sh.Sh. was caught receiving the agreed-upon $40,000 from the complainant. However, shortly after the transaction, the investigator fled to an unknown location in an apparent attempt to evade prosecution. The bribe money has been confiscated as material evidence.
In response, the Prosecutor General's Office launched a criminal case against Sh.Sh. under Article 210, Part 3, Clause "a" of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which pertains to bribery. Additionally, an arrest warrant has been issued in absentia, and a search is underway to locate the fugitive investigator.
The authorities are continuing their efforts to track down Sh.Sh., who remains at large.
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