A tax inspector in the city of Bukhara has been caught red-handed while accepting a bribe, citing the State Security Service (SGB). The incident is connected to a privately-owned LLC that failed to submit its turnover and income tax reports on time.
The company had not filed reports for the periods of November–December 2024 and January–February 2025. As a result, Bukhara’s city tax office issued a ruling for administrative action, which led the Department of Enforcement to initiate a legal process against the LLC.
Later, the Bukhara Criminal Court canceled the imposed penalty and ruled to lift restrictions placed on the company’s property. However, the chief inspector from the city’s tax department demanded $400 from the LLC director in exchange for executing the court’s decision.
During a joint operation conducted by the State Security Service and the Regional Enforcement Department, the inspector was apprehended while receiving the bribe. The money was handed over as part of an undercover sting.
Authorities have confirmed that a criminal case has been initiated and an investigation is currently underway. Officials emphasized that such abuse of power in state institutions will not be tolerated and strict legal action will be taken.
This case serves as another reminder that public servants who misuse their authority will be held accountable under the law.
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