Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Saidaziz Saidaliev, known as “Sayidaziz Medgorodok,” was detained in Tashkent. The arrest was made by employees of the Investigation Department at the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Directorate.

He and several other suspects were taken into custody in connection with extortion.

The group, including Saidaziz Saydaliev, is accused of obtaining money by “extorting” debts with threats and extortion. During the investigative and operational activities carried out within the framework of this criminal case, several facts of crimes were revealed.

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate.

As earlier reported, extensive operational and preventive measures are currently being carried out in Tashkent in order to improve the crime situation.