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1 Billion Som Embezzled in Heating Boiler Purchase in Namangan

Published: September 16, 2026(Updated: Sep 20, 2026)9 views
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1 Billion Som Embezzled in Heating Boiler Purchase in Namangan
An investigation has revealed embezzlement of budget funds in Namangan during the procurement of heating boilers for educational institutions.

In the Namangan region, 1 billion som of budget funds was embezzled due to a breach of contract regarding the purchase of heating boilers for educational institutions. A criminal case has been initiated based on this situation.

This information was revealed during a preliminary investigation conducted by the regional department of the prosecutor's office of Namangan. ## Key Details and Important Information Breach of Contract During the investigation, it was determined that responsible officials from the Department of Preschool and School Education of the Davlatabad district colluded with other citizens and were supposed to purchase "ABS" brand boilers for the educational institutions in the district. ## Key Details and Important Information However, "LES" brand heating boilers were actually purchased. ## Key Details and Important Information As a result, 1 billion som of budget funds was embezzled or misappropriated. ## Key Details and Important Information Criminal Case and Investigative Actions A criminal case has been initiated under Article 167 of the Criminal Code (embezzlement or misappropriation of budget funds).

Investigative actions are currently underway.

Previously, there were reports of a criminal case initiated against officials who demanded bribes from a kindergarten director. Where was this situation identified?

Umidjon Esirgapov
Umidjon Esirgapov

It was identified in the Davlatabad district of Namangan region in the framework of the contract for the supply of boilers to educational institutions. How much budget money was embezzled?

According to the investigation, other brand boilers were actually purchased, resulting in 1 billion som of budget funds being embezzled or misappropriated. Under which article was the criminal case initiated?

The criminal case was initiated under Article 167 of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are being conducted.

Talabalar davomatini nazorat qiluvchi tizim barcha OTMlarga joriy etiladi
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Topics:#Namangan#heating boilers#budget funds#criminal case#corruption

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