SSS uncovers major corruption cases in three regions

As part of a joint operation between State Security Service officers and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, several illegal activities were exposed.

Fergana case: Water supply inspectors caught taking bribes

Two previously convicted inspectors from the "Fergana Water Supply" JSC Kokand branch were caught accepting bribes of $51,000 in exchange for:

• Installing water meters in 555 newly built apartments in Kokand,
• Opening individual water service accounts,
• Issuing certificates, and
• Other related services.

The inspectors were arrested in possession of physical evidence. A criminal case has been opened against them under Articles 25, 168 (part 4, section "a") and 28, 211 (part 3, section "a") of the Criminal Code. Investigations are ongoing.

Namangan case: Engineer arrested for $20,000 bribe

In Namangan, an engineer from the "Energosavdo" enterprise (part of Regional Power Grid JSC) was caught accepting a $20,000 bribe through an intermediary.

The engineer had discovered illegal use of electricity by a metal-melting enterprise, which had caused significant financial damage to the state. Instead of reporting the violation, he demanded a bribe to overlook the offense and prevent a fine.

The arrest was conducted by the State Security Service and the Department under the General Prosecutor’s Office. A criminal case has been initiated under Articles 168 (part 4, section "a") and 28, 211 (part 3, section "a") of the Criminal Code, and the suspect has been placed in pre-trial detention.

Andijan case: Land cadastre official caught taking bribes

In Andijan, the head of a district cadastral department was caught accepting a $6,000 bribe inside his office.

The official had demanded the bribe from a citizen in exchange for:

• Not filing a report on an illegal construction on 0.17 hectares of state-leased land,
• Not submitting legal claims to the courts,
• Not forwarding documents to the prosecutor’s office for criminal liability,
• Assisting in the legalization of 0.22 hectares of occupied land as residential property under the Law on Recognizing Ownership of Illegally Occupied Land and Buildings.

The State Security Service and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes conducted the arrest with physical evidence. A criminal case has been opened under Article 210 (part 1) of the Criminal Code, and the official has been placed in pre-trial detention.