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An unusual incident occurred in the Bukhara region, where a young man became the victim of blackmail by his lover. The woman demanded $5,000, threatening to expose the details of their romantic relationship to his family by sharing a compromising video.
According to law enforcement officials, the scheme was simple yet cynical: a 19-year-old woman from the Varxsha mahalla in Bukhara entered into a romantic relationship with a 26-year-old man from the Kagan district. She later decided to use their intimate moments for financial gain, threatening to share the video with the man’s relatives, including his wife, and to report him to the authorities if he refused to pay.
However, her plans fell apart on November 13, when officers from the Bukhara Regional Department of Internal Affairs carried out a sting operation. The woman was caught red-handed near the Tukimachi market in Bukhara while receiving the demanded sum of $5,000. All evidence was documented, and the perpetrator was unable to justify her actions.
Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against her under Article 165 of the Criminal Code (extortion). Investigative actions are ongoing.
The incident has sparked public debate. Opinions are divided: some criticize the woman for her cynicism, while others argue that it serves as fitting punishment for a man who cheated on his wife. One thing is certain: the publicity surrounding this story is unlikely to bring any joy to its participants.
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