Chief accountant in Tashkent embezzles nearly 2 billion sums

The chief accountant of two LLCs in the Tashkent region has been accused of embezzling 1.9 billion sums. This was reported by the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office.  

According to the investigation carried out by the Tashkent region department on the protection of business rights, the suspect, identified as citizen S.O. "L.A." and "Z.P.", worked as the chief accountant for both companies. The investigation revealed that the accountant used the electronic digital signature keys of the companies to transfer a total of 1.9 billion sums to his personal bank card, effectively embezzling the funds.  

A criminal case has been initiated under Article 167 of the Criminal Code, which covers embezzlement or theft through fraud. The investigation is ongoing.  

Earlier, an assistant mayor from the Uchtepa district of Tashkent city was caught receiving 30,000 US dollars from a citizen, leading to his arrest. This assistant mayor had previously been tried three times on charges of embezzlement, fraud, abuse of power, and other offenses under the Criminal Code.