In Fergana region, a person known by the nickname "Mansur Kazansky", allegedly linked to organized crime, was detained on suspicion of extortion. This was reported by the information service of the regional internal affairs department.
According to investigation data, Mansur Fozilovich Aripov agreed to buy a non-residential property of a citizen living in Tashkent for 1.2 million dollars. After the property was registered in his name, he got acquainted with the bank loan terms and refused to take out the loan.
After that, he allegedly demanded $200,000 in exchange for returning the non-residential property to its owner. Also, Aripov together with an accomplice pressured the victim's business partner, threatened him with criminal prosecution, and demanded money.
During the operational measure, the suspect was caught with physical evidence while receiving $100,000 at a notary office in Fergana city in exchange for re-registering the right to the building.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 165 of the Criminal Code (extortion) regarding the incident. Persons involved in the crime were detained in procedural order.
Law enforcement agencies called on citizens who have suffered from the illegal actions of these persons to report via number 102.
