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A high-profile corruption scandal erupted in Chirchik as the city’s deputy hokim was caught red-handed receiving a $1 million bribe. The official had demanded $2 million from an entrepreneur in exchange for assistance in processing documents for a land plot designated for building a shopping center.
The operation was conducted by officers from the State Security Service in cooperation with the Department under the Prosecutor General’s Office as part of an anti-corruption campaign.
Abusing his official position, the deputy hokim requested a $2 million bribe to assist in securing long-term ownership of a 20-hectare plot of land. The plot was to be leased for 49 years for the development of a large shopping complex with a required investment of $40 million in the project. The official received the first $1 million installment through his driver and was caught red-handed at that moment.
A criminal case has been initiated against the deputy hokim under Article 210, Part 3, Section “a” of the Criminal Code (receiving a bribe in an especially large amount). He is currently held in custody pending trial.
Investigative actions are ongoing, and this incident may be only the beginning of a broader investigation aimed at eradicating corruption within Chirchik’s government agencies. The detained official faces a prison sentence ranging from 10 to 15 years.
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