Man arrested in Bukhara for attempting to obtain credit through “influential contacts”

In Bukhara district, Bukhara region, a man was arrested for attempting to obtain a 230 million-soum loan in exchange for $400 and 6 million soum. The Economic Crimes Department under the Prosecutor General’s Office reported the incident.

According to the department, during an operation conducted by its Bukhara district unit, a previously convicted citizen, S.S., deceived three individuals by claiming he could secure a preferential loan of 230 million soum through acquaintances in high-ranking positions. While receiving $400 and 6 million soum from M.O., S.S. was caught in possession of physical evidence.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 168, Part 2 (fraud) and Article 211, Part 2 (bribery) of the Criminal Code.

It is worth noting that earlier, the head of a construction company in Bukhara was arrested for embezzling large sums of citizens’ funds.

Javohir Alikulov