Head of the “Water Supply Service” of Qibray district reportedly caught with a $5,000 bribe

The head of the state institution “Water Supply Service” in the Qibray district of Tashkent region was caught while taking a $5,000 bribe, reports the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office.

During a rapid-response operation, the head of the institution, U.Yu., told citizen J.B. that although his house in the G‘oliblar neighborhood had been built with the relevant organizations' permits, he would send the case to court for action on the grounds that it was located near a canal.

The official promised to issue a ruling that all deficiencies had been resolved in court and to drop the lawsuit in exchange for $16,000.

U.Yu. was caught with material evidence while taking $5,000 of the agreed sum in his office.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 210 of the Criminal Code (Taking a Bribe), and investigative actions are currently underway.