Such situations undermine the rule of law, lead to the violation of principles of justice, and cause a decrease in the transparency and efficiency of state bodies' activities.
It is known that an inspector of the Tashkent regional department of the Agency for Quarantine and Plant Protection abused his official position in an attempt to illegally amass wealth.
He demanded 20 million soums in exchange for facilitating the passage of 7 types, totaling 187 packages, of mineral fertilizer products belonging to a citizen born in 1995 and residing in Tashkent city through the "Navoi" border customs post.
This case was exposed during an urgent operation conducted by officers of the State Security Service in cooperation with the Personal Security Department of the Customs Committee.
The inspector was caught red-handed with material evidence while receiving the demanded sum in the Almazar district of Tashkent.
A criminal case has been initiated against him, and a custodial restraint measure has been applied. Investigative actions are ongoing.
