Former Agriculture Minister Aziz Voitov Arrested
Former Minister of Agriculture Arrested on Suspicion of Corruption
Aziz Voitov, the former Minister of Agriculture in Uzbekistan, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption. As part of a criminal case, he has been detained as a precautionary measure.
Voitov, born in 1980, has a background in finance, having graduated from the Tashkent Financial Institute in 2001 and studied Business Management at the Higher Business School in 2010.
Prior to his role as Minister of Agriculture, Voitov served as the board chairman of the SQB JSCB and later as the first deputy minister of investments and foreign trade. His appointment to the position of Minister of Agriculture took place in August 2022.
The arrest and investigation of Voitov are in connection with economic crimes, according to sources at Kun.uz. The case against the former minister is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence related to the allegations of corruption.
The government’s actions in detaining and investigating Voitov reflect its commitment to addressing corruption and holding public officials accountable for their actions. The outcome of the investigation will not only have consequences for Voitov personally but could also have broader implications for the political landscape in Uzbekistan.
