The authorities of Tajikistan want to fine clients of fortune tellers, sorcerers, and magicians. The government of Tajikistan has submitted a proposal to parliament to introduce administrative responsibility for turning to fortune tellers and sorcerers, as well as for using their services. Specifically, it is proposed to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses (CoAO), including […]
The authorities of Tajikistan want to fine clients of fortune tellers, sorcerers, and magicians.
The government of Tajikistan has submitted a proposal to parliament to introduce administrative responsibility for turning to fortune tellers and sorcerers, as well as for using their services.
Specifically, it is proposed to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses (CoAO), including a new article.
The new Article 482, Addition 1 (use of the services of magicians, sorcerers, and fortune tellers) provides for a fine ranging from five to ten calculation indicators (from 375 to 750 somoni).
It should be noted that back in 2024, penalties for the fortune tellers and sorcerers themselves were already established, with fines ranging from 80 to 100 indicators (from 6,000 to 7,500 somoni) or administrative arrest for up to 15 days.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, in recent months, individuals engaged in sorcery and fortune telling have been repeatedly detained. They are accused of fraud, deceiving citizens, and receiving large sums of money.
Despite the fact that over 90% of the country’s population practices Islam, in which fortune telling is considered forbidden, the market for such services remains in demand. According to experts, the majority of clients are women.