Bank official arrested for allegedly demanding $110,000 to waive tax liabilities in Tashkent region

A bank official in Tashkent region has been detained after allegedly demanding $110,000 to help eliminate tax and other mandatory payments for a construction materials company.

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The case emerged following a tax audit of an LLC engaged in the production of construction materials. The audit revealed UZS 72.956 billion in unpaid taxes and other mandatory fees. The bank official reportedly offered to resolve the liabilities through “connections” in exchange for $110,000.

The State Security Service, the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, and law enforcement authorities, carried out a rapid-response operation jointly.

During the operation, the official was caught red-handed while receiving $30,000 as an advance payment.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 168, Part 4(a) in conjunction with Articles 28 and 211, Part 3(a) of the Criminal Code. The suspect is currently held in custody while investigative actions continue.