The chairman of the court in Andijan was arrested: a $30,000 bribery operation was uncovered

A new resonant case that could alert the public occurred in Andijan region. The chairman of the criminal court of Khonobod city — Yunusjon Egamberdiyev was reported to have been detained on suspicion of corruption while committing a crime. This was announced through the Kun.uz source.

Exposed in a $30,000 “method”

According to sources, the judge was detained while accepting $30,000 in bribes during an operational event. This case highlights how pressing the issues of transparency and accountability in the Uzbek judicial system still are.

Official statement: authority suspended, consent for accountability given

The Supreme Council of Judges held an urgent meeting regarding this case and issued an official statement:

“Today, a meeting of the Supreme Council of Judges took place. During it, based on the presentation of the Prosecutor General, the issue of bringing the chairman of the court Yu.E. (Yunusjon Egamberdiyev) to criminal responsibility under Article 168 (fraud) and Article 28,211 (attempt to receive a bribe) of the Criminal Code was discussed.

As a result, according to the Council's conclusion, the judicial authority was suspended and consent for criminal accountability was given”.

Details after the investigation

According to the Council, investigative actions are currently being carried out and the requirements of the presumption of innocence are being adhered to. Therefore, it has been noted that no additional information will be disclosed for now, and some reports circulating on social networks are exaggerated.

Recently appointed

For your information, Yunusjon Egamberdiyev was appointed as the chairman of the Khonobod city court for a five-year term in December 2024. Just a few months later, such serious accusations against him are causing sharp discussions in the public.

The Zamin.uz editorial board is closely monitoring the activities of all official bodies regarding this case. Ensuring that the principles of justice, transparency, and accountability in the judicial system work in practice, not just in words, is a decisive factor in restoring citizens' trust.