Tajik military recruitment official arrested for corruption and bribery
An investigation by Tajikistan's law enforcement authorities has led to the identification of Faizalizoda F.S., a senior military official, accused of committing multiple criminal acts during his tenure as Deputy Head of Tajikistan’s Military Registration and Enlistment Office also Head of the Department for Draft in Districts and Cities Subordinate to the Center, according to the press center of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan.
As a result of the operational-investigative measures, Faizalizoda, who had held the position since March 14, 2025, and continued until his arrest, was found to have abused his official position for personal gain. His criminal activities were reportedly uncovered during a series of events that occurred while he was in office.
According to the anticorruption agency’s press center, Faizalizoda in October 2025 received a bribe from a citizen, R.F.T., who sought his assistance in freeing his son, R.A.F., from mandatory military service. Faizalizoda knowingly agreed to the offer, demanding and accepting $4,000 from R.F.T. the same day.
Furthermore, Faizalizoda continued his corrupt practices later that month when he extorted $6,000 from another individual, R.T., the father of F.N.Z., in exchange for helping his son avoid military service. He was caught in the act by officials from the anticorruption agency.
Criminal proceedings have been instituted against Faizalizoda F.S. under two articles of Tajikistan’s Penal Code: Articles 319 (1) and Article 391 (1). After the preliminary investigation, the case has reportedly moved to a court with charges substantiated.
The anticorruption agency’s press service has confirmed that legal proceedings will continue, emphasizing the country's commitment to combating corruption within its military and government institutions.
As a result of the operational-investigative measures, Faizalizoda, who had held the position since March 14, 2025, and continued until his arrest, was found to have abused his official position for personal gain. His criminal activities were reportedly uncovered during a series of events that occurred while he was in office.
According to the anticorruption agency’s press center, Faizalizoda in October 2025 received a bribe from a citizen, R.F.T., who sought his assistance in freeing his son, R.A.F., from mandatory military service. Faizalizoda knowingly agreed to the offer, demanding and accepting $4,000 from R.F.T. the same day.
Furthermore, Faizalizoda continued his corrupt practices later that month when he extorted $6,000 from another individual, R.T., the father of F.N.Z., in exchange for helping his son avoid military service. He was caught in the act by officials from the anticorruption agency.
Criminal proceedings have been instituted against Faizalizoda F.S. under two articles of Tajikistan’s Penal Code: Articles 319 (1) and Article 391 (1). After the preliminary investigation, the case has reportedly moved to a court with charges substantiated.
The anticorruption agency’s press service has confirmed that legal proceedings will continue, emphasizing the country's commitment to combating corruption within its military and government institutions.
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