Man in women’s clothing detained for distributing pornography

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe reported that a man in women’s clothing has been detained for distributing pornographic materials.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe reports that as a result of checking citizens’ complaints and conducting operational-search activities, employees of the Criminal Investigation Department detained a citizen named Odirmatov Isfandiyor, born in 2001. According to the investigation, he is suspected of illegally producing and distributing pornographic materials, as well as illegally collecting and distributing information about the private lives of citizens.

A criminal case has been initiated against the detainee for committing crimes under Articles 144 (Illegal collection and distribution of information about private life) and 241 (Illegal production and circulation of pornographic materials or items) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan.

During the preliminary investigation, it was established that the suspect created a social media page under the name “Malika” and regularly distributed immoral and pornographic video materials. It was also established that Odirmatov collected information about the private lives of citizens and distributed it through social networks for the purpose of obtaining material gain.

A photograph published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe shows the suspect standing in women’s clothing, with long hair and makeup applied. It is unclear whether this appearance is part of his gender identity or if he intentionally presented himself in a feminine guise.

The suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation into this case is ongoing.

Neither the detainee nor his relatives have commented on his detention.