Abbos Ibrohimzoda was detained, reasons are being clarified

Information has spread that Abbos Ibrohimzoda, former vice-speaker of the Afghan parliament, ex-deputy elected from Balkh province, and prominent businessman, has been detained. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to Amu.tv sources, his arrest was caused by numerous complaints filed by competitors in business. This incident occurred on September 24.

Although more than 350 thousand dollars have been paid as bail so far, Abbos Ibrohimzoda remains in custody. Official authorities have not yet commented on this matter.

Abbos Ibrohimzoda belongs to the Hazara ethnic group and has been recognized as one of the largest businessmen in Afghanistan since the 1990s. He was known among the public by the nickname "Abbos dollar" because he headed the money changers' association in Balkh.

The Ibrahimzada Group, founded by Ibrohimzoda, includes more than twenty companies; it controlled a local television network and invested in education and charity projects. In his political career, he was elected to the Wolesi Jirga twice.

It is known that before the Taliban took power, Ibrohimzoda's armed forces defended Mazar-i-Sharif for about two months. Later, he reportedly left Afghanistan and began residing in Turkey.

There is no official information about when he moved to Tashkent. In the commercial sector, Abbos Ibrohimzoda established major logistics chains with Central Asia.

He was engaged in supplying gasoline, gas, mineral fertilizers, and construction materials from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and neighboring regions. The fuel-gas depot located near the Hayraton station is known to have a capacity of 50 thousand tons.

Sources report that over the past four years, he invested more than 50 million dollars in local economic sectors such as transport and flour industry. In 2023, the Taliban sealed 19 properties belonging to Abbos Ibrohimzoda, including six gas stations, two hospitals, a TV channel, two food factories, five shopping centers, two residential complexes, and an industrial facility in Hayraton.

So far, no complete information has been provided regarding the legal status of the case, reasons for the detention, or subsequent proceedings. Official confirmation or denial is awaited.

Also, according to the law, every person is considered innocent until proven guilty in court. This event raises many questions about its impact on the regional business environment, investment flows, and cross-border logistics.

In the coming days, comments and legal assessments from official authorities will help clarify many uncertainties related to the incident.