Qonun doirasida staff detained in Uzbekistan

The head of the Qonun doirasida project, Furkat Ruzmetov, and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench

The head of the Qonun doirasida project (“Within the law”) Furkat Ruzmetov and editorial staff member Azamat Avezov have been taken into custody in Urgench, the Department of Internal Affairs of Khorezm Region reported. They are suspected of defamation, extortion, and a number of other crimes. Ruzmetov is 45 years old, Avezov is 33. Both… Read More »

Taftish.uz staff detained in Tashkent on suspicion of extortion and fraud

The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the city of Tashkent reported the detention of five people, including employees of the news website Taftish.uz, on suspicion of committing crimes. According to the official statement of the Department, “on 16 January of the current year, on suspicion of committing crimes provided for by Articles 165 and… Read More »