The hospital accountant was detained for embezzling over 1 million somoni

The chief accountant of the Central Hospital of the Varzob District has been detained on suspicion of document forgery and embezzlement of funds in a particularly large amount.

As reported on April 1 by the press service of the Agency for State Financial Control and the Fight Against Corruption of Tajikistan, the accountant of the Central Hospital of the Varzob District, Siddikova B.B., has been detained in a case of large-scale fraud.

According to the anti-corruption agency, the suspect, using her official position, intentionally inflated the monthly salaries of hospital staff and other payments. It is reported that she transferred these amounts to her personal bank account using forged payment orders. In total, the suspect embezzled 1,147,744 somoni, which she subsequently spent on personal needs.

The suspect also gained the trust of the chief accountants of other state institutions in the Varzob District, deceived them, and improperly prepared the accounting documentation of these institutions. As a result of these machinations, she misappropriated 247,440 somoni.

A criminal case has been initiated against Siddikova B.B. for embezzlement under paragraph “b” of part 4 of article 245 (Misappropriation or embezzlement committed in a particularly large amount), under paragraph “b” of part 4 of article 247 (Fraud committed in a particularly large amount), article 323 (Service forgery), and paragraph “a” of part 2 of article 340 (Document forgery, committed repeatedly) of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan.

The investigation has already been completed, and the criminal case has been sent to court for consideration.