An alarming incident was uncovered in Surxondaryo region as part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts. During a special operation conducted jointly by the regional Department of State Security Service and the regional Prosecutor's Office, a senior operative officer of the Anti-Smuggling Department of the Customs Administration was apprehended with material evidence.
According to reports, this official was caught red-handed while illegally receiving 400 US dollars from a citizen. The investigation revealed that the officer had used his official powers to promise a resident of Termiz district to smuggle 20,000 US dollars into the Republic of Tajikistan through the “Sariosiyo” border customs checkpoint without proper declaration documents, facilitated through his personal connections.
It was noted that this act aimed to bypass legal requirements while attempting to gain financial benefits. Law enforcement agencies have gathered all evidence regarding this incident, and necessary procedural measures are being taken.
Currently, a criminal case has been initiated against this individual under Part 3, Clause “v” of Article 168, as well as Part 1 of Articles 25 and 211 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Investigation processes are ongoing.
This incident demonstrates once again the tangible results of strict measures taken to ensure the rule of law in state institutions and to foster an uncompromising stance against corruption.
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