Issues of corruption in the banking system, as well as measures taken to prevent corruption in the sector were discussed at a regular meeting of the Tashkent City Anti-Corruption Council on June 14.

According to the data provided, only in Tashkent in 2021, 10 criminal cases were initiated against 12 people working in banks and their branches. They were charged with embezzlement, theft, fraud, and negligence.

At the meeting, reports of the prosecutor and other officials on this issue were heard, and an exchange of views took place on the causes of such violations and measures to eliminate them.

During the discussions, the activities of the regional council were also critically reviewed, and it was noted that the work on preventing corruption in Tashkent is being conducted unsatisfactorily.

In particular, in 2020, 59 corruption crimes were committed in Tashkent, and in 2021 this number reached 184.

In February of this year, 37 cases of corruption crimes were initiated, in March - 50, in April - 69, and according to these indicators, the capital topped the list.

The meeting critically discussed cases of misuse of budgetary funds, the results of the implementation of the legislation on openness and other issues.

The participants noted the need to further improve the system of combating and preventing corruption in Tashkent, in which each government agency and organization should take a critical approach to its work.

Thus, it was emphasized that the Anti-Corruption Council should effectively use in its activities such tools as conducting regular monitoring and organizing hearings.

In addition, the need was noted for further strengthening the involvement of the population in the fight against corruption by increasing cooperation with nongovernmental organizations and the media.

The meeting participants put forward proposals and recommendations for taking specific measures to increase the responsibility of the members of the Anti-Corruption Council, as well as the main tasks for establishing an effective fight against corruption in the banking sector.

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