Tashkent resident caught giving $10,000 bribe to police investigator (video)

In Tashkent, a citizen was detained while attempting to give $10,000 to a criminal investigation officer in exchange for not taking action in a case. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital.

According to the report, during an operational raid conducted by the Shaykhantohur district internal affairs office, a person was found storing narcotic drugs in his home. During the operation, the suspect offered a large bribe to the criminal investigation officer, asking him not to pursue the case. The officer refused the bribe and repeatedly emphasized that both giving and receiving bribes are against the law. However, the citizen persisted.

Following this, the officer filed a complaint with the capital’s internal affairs office. Based on this complaint, the suspect was detained while handing over $10,000 during an operation carried out with the participation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the prosecutor’s office.

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 211 (bribery) of the Criminal Code. The investigation is ongoing.

It should be recalled that from the beginning of 2025 to the present, 117 citizens have been detained and criminal cases have been initiated in Uzbekistan for attempting to bribe police officers.

Additionally, according to the Department of Internal Affairs, since the start of the “20-day” rapid preventive measures aimed at preventing crimes and offenses, 270 crimes have been uncovered in Tashkent, and 272 criminal cases have been opened. Among them, 117 cases involved narcotic-related crimes. During the campaign, the distribution of 4 kg 578 g of narcotic drugs and 1,000 potent drugs was prevented.

It is worth noting that earlier, during the “Safe and Healthy Country” rapid preventive operation carried out in the Khorezm region, a person was detained for attempting to bribe an investigator to close a criminal case.