“Ravshan Zolotoy” placed on international wanted list

An Uzbek national, Ravshan Mukhitdinov, known by the nickname “Ravshan Zolotoy,” has been placed on the international wanted list through Interpol at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan. The notice has been published on Interpol’s official website.

According to the notice, Ravshan Mukhitdinov, born in 1988, is charged under several articles of the Criminal Code, including Article 173, Part 3 (intentional destruction of or damage to property), Article 242, Part 2 (organization of a criminal group), and Article 277, Part 3 (hooliganism).

It is also reported that Mukhitdinov’s brother-in-law, Sanjar Karimov, known as “Sanjik,” was previously detained following a domestic dispute. The first court hearing in his case was held on April 10. Karimov is accused under Article 112, Part 1 (threat of murder or use of violence), Article 168, Part 4(a) (fraud), and Article 273, Part 2 (illegal production, acquisition, storage, and distribution of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances).

Ravshan Mukhitdinov is also reported to be the nephew of Gafur Rakhimov, a well-known businessman and former president of the International Boxing Association.

In 2007, at the age of 18, Ravshan Mukhitdinov was previously placed on the wanted list on multiple charges, including organizing a criminal group. He lived outside Uzbekistan for 12 years, primarily in Istanbul and Dubai.

In 2019, the charges against him were reportedly dropped, the search was lifted, and he returned to Uzbekistan. According to reports, the criminal cases against him were reviewed and he was acquitted.

Videos circulating on social media have alleged that Mukhitdinov had financial disputes with his uncle Gafur Rakhimov, which reportedly escalated into physical confrontations.

Some media outlets and experts claim that he has connections with influential figures in the CIS region. However, in interviews, Ravshan Mukhitdinov has denied these allegations, stating that he is simply a businessman.