The legal proceedings involve former members of the SGB's Internal Security Department, which was previously headed by General Gayratilla Yoziyev. This information was shared by Abdurakhman Tashanov, head of a Tashkent-based human rights organization, via his Facebook page.
Charges and defendants
According to reports, the group of defendants consists of former high-ranking SGB employees. The legal process focuses on allegations of corruption and military official crimes.
General Gayratilla Yoziyev, the former deputy chairman of the SGB, faces charges under Article 301 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to the abuse of power, exceeding authority, or inaction. This article is part of the section dedicated to military official crimes. Additionally, a source familiar with the investigation informed Ozodlik that Yoziyev is facing at least two other charges, including Article 168, which covers fraud and falls under economic crimes.
Context
The case is being heard in the Military Court of Uzbekistan. The defendants are former officials of the State Security Service (SGB) Internal Security Department.
