The suspect, born in Khorezm region in 1970, owns several companies that trade in construction materials. According to the Interior Ministry, he allegedly offered to arrange the documents needed to authorize residential construction on the four-hectare section of the property, which is designated for non-residential use.
He reportedly claimed he could use his connections with officials at the Cadastre Agency to obtain the necessary documentation and secure approval for the project.
The suspect allegedly demanded $100,000 upfront, with a further $740,000 to be paid later.
Officers from the Interior Ministry’s Department of Operational Investigation detained him at a restaurant in Yunusobod district while he was receiving the initial payment. The money was seized as evidence, the ministry said.
A criminal case has been opened under Part 4 of Article 168 of the Criminal Code, which covers fraud, and Part 3 of Article 211, which concerns bribery, in conjunction with Article 28 on complicity.
