Translated with AI
A preliminary investigation into the criminal case against Samandari K. has established that from March 4, 2025, to the present, he held the position of judge of the Jaloliddin Balkhi District Court in Khatlon Region and, while holding office, committed a crime involving bribery. This was reported by the press service of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan.
According to the investigation, in October 2025, during the criminal trial of defendant N.D.S., Samandari K., with the intent to obtain an illegal benefit, demanded 75,000 somoni from him for a relatively lenient sentence. In his office, he received 50,000 somoni from the defendant.
Subsequently, around the end of October 2025, Samandari K. continued his illegal activities and received the remaining 25,000 somoni from the defendant in his office. After receiving the money, he was detained at the scene by officers of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A criminal case has been opened against Samandari K. under Part 3 of Article 319 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan. The criminal case, along with the approved indictment, has been sent to court for trial.
