Uzbekistan: Fergana Official Arrested for Demanding iPhone as Bribe for Loan Assistance

An assistant to the khokim (governor) in Uzbekistan's Fergana region was apprehended while receiving an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Investigators allege the smartphone was a bribe for promising to help a local resident secure a bank loan. Criminal proceedings have been initiated.

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