The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Uzbekistan has commented on a video in which the Prosecutor General Nigmatilla Yuldashev is seen interacting with two men in Turkey.
The video's caption suggests that the prosecutor was secretly meeting with the entrepreneur brothers Sherali Abdullaev and Abduvali Abdullaev, who were wanted and had fled to Turkey. It also mentions that Abdullaev's son, Rahmatilla, was acquitted of crimes against the wholesale company "Ulgurzhisavdo."
In a statement, the Prosecutor General's Office explained that from January 2 to 4, Nigmatilla Yuldashev was in Turkey on a personal trip for health reasons at the Medipol Mega clinic. He was accompanied by his long-time acquaintance, Azim Jurabaev (seen in the video wearing a black jacket).
The press service clarified that Nigmatilla Yuldashev was not previously acquainted with Sherali Sobirzhanov and was unaware of his wanted status.
Who are Abduvali Abdullaev and Sherali Sobirzhanov? According to the authorities, in May 10, 2018, Abdullaev took a $1.1 million loan from a bank for the company Baxmal Juice Master. Due to intentional non-repayment of $633,000 of the debt, the Uzengilugurzhisavdo company's administrative building was transferred to the bank, causing significant damage to the company.
On January 25, 2021, a criminal case was initiated against Abdullaev for fraud in an especially large amount. The case was temporarily suspended due to the accused's whereabouts being unknown. His son, Rahmatilla Abdullaev, also faced charges related to fraud, illegal disposal of arrested property, and tax evasion.
After a series of court decisions, Rahmatilla Abdullaev was found guilty of tax evasion and fined. However, he was acquitted of fraud and illegal property disposal charges.
The case underwent multiple reviews, with different court instances overturning or upholding previous verdicts. The Prosecutor General's Office is currently considering filing a supervisory protest against the latest appellate court decision.
As for Sherali Sobirzhanov, he, as the head of the company Orental Fresh Food, presented fake contracts to a bank for the purchase of refrigeration and drying equipment. The actual market value of the equipment was significantly lower than what he paid, resulting in embezzlement.
In July 20, 2019, Sobirzhanov was charged with embezzlement and other offenses, leading to his arrest. He was declared wanted, and the criminal case is being handled by the Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
These developments shed light on the ongoing legal proceedings involving the individuals mentioned and the complexities surrounding their cases.
