Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Dushanbe Ministry of Internal Affairs detained 48-year-old Saidova Mavjuda on suspicion of fortune telling and witchcraft, according to the Dushanbe Ministry of Internal Affairs.
According to the agency, the investigation revealed that the woman had long been involved in fortune telling, witchcraft, curse removal, and other superstitious practices. These activities were reportedly a source of income and a means of subsistence for her.


In connection with the fact revealed, an administrative protocol was drawn up against Saidova Mavjuda under Article 482 of the Code of the Republic of Tajikistan on Administrative Offenses.
Having reviewed the case materials, the court decided to impose an administrative penalty on her in the form of a fine in the amount of 80 calculated units.




































