1.1 Billion Soums of Budget Funds Embezzled in Samarkand

Investigation Results During a preliminary investigation conducted by the Department of the General Prosecutor's Office in Samarkand region, financial processes in the regional department of preschool and school education were examined. The investigation found that responsible officials of the department had purchased a total of 90,863 units of liquid soap.

As a result of purchasing the products at inflated prices, 1.1 billion soums of budget funds were embezzled. ## Criminal Case Based on the identified facts, a criminal case has been initiated against the responsible individuals under Article 167 of the Criminal Code — embezzlement or misappropriation of budget funds. You can also read our report on financial violations in the education system in Namangan.