By Shexroz Jalg
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A total of 1.8 billion soums in subsidies allocated to entrepreneurs were embezzled in the Samarkand region, the Anti-Corruption Agency reported.
According to the agency, a study was conducted in the region on the targeted and effective use of subsidy funds. The review found that out of 7.9 billion soums allocated to business entities in 2023–2024, 1.8 billion soums were misappropriated.
In particular, violations were identified in several districts: 423.7 million soums in Ishtikhan, 547.3 million in Kattakurgan, 263.7 million in Narpay, 300.1 million in Nurabad, 106.2 million in Akdarya, 102.8 million in Payarik, and 85.5 million in Urgut.
The inspection also revealed irregularities in the execution of social contracts. Reports submitted to tax authorities on the employment of homemakers who received subsidies and the calculation of their wages showed non-compliance with the requirements of the resolution and failure to fulfill contractual terms.
The agency further noted negligence and serious violations in monitoring the targeted use of subsidies by employees of the Poverty Reduction and Employment Assistance Department, as well as assistants to local governors.
Based on the collected materials, the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General’s Office has opened a criminal case under relevant articles of the Criminal Code. A preliminary investigation is underway.
