The deputy head of the Operations Department of one of the leading commercial banks in the country was caught while receiving $30,000 of the $110,000 he demanded in exchange for "settling" a tax debt of 7.29 billion soums.
He was caught with material evidence during an urgent operation conducted in collaboration by the State Security Service, the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, and internal affairs bodies.
Regarding the case, a criminal case has been initiated under Articles 168 and 211 of the Criminal Code, and a detention measure has been applied against him. Investigative actions are ongoing.
