Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- State Tax Committee of Uzbekistan stated that corrupted cell was revealed at the State Tax Inspectorate of Shaykhantohur district of Tashkent.

The committee said that many appeals were received, which showed extortion and corruption in the inspectorate.

The staff of the inspectorate worked not for the interest of state or budget, but for own selfish purposes. The funds did not go to the state budget, but to pockets of the staff.

The special commission was sent to the inspectorate to carry out inspection. Several persons, who have connections to corruption, were dismissed.