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Officers from the Firdavsi District Department of Internal Affairs No. 1 detained 58-year-old Dushanbe resident Gulnora Imatshoeva on suspicion of fortune telling and witchcraft, according to the Dushanbe City Department of Internal Affairs.
The investigation revealed that the woman had been engaged in this activity for a long time, using it as a source of income. According to law enforcement, she performed "rituals" using harmala, soap, candles, water, and other items, promising citizens an improvement in their living conditions, jobs, and lives, thereby deceiving a significant number of people.
An administrative protocol was filed against Imatshoeva under Article 482 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Tajikistan. The court imposed an administrative fine of 80 calculated units.
Law enforcement agencies note that similar cases continue to be recorded. Citizens are urged to be wary of fortune-tellers, to avoid false promises, and to contact law enforcement agencies if such incidents are discovered.
