Geneva – In a significant development, Gulnara Karimova, the offspring of Uzbekistan’s former president, finds herself indicted in Switzerland in a sprawling case involving corruption, fraud, and organized crime, according to statements from prosecutors.
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) revealed that after an extensive criminal investigation, they have brought forth an indictment against Karimova and an Uzbek telecoms executive. The allegations primarily revolve around their purported involvement in a criminal network that spanned multiple nations, Switzerland included.
This indictment encompasses activities spanning from 2005 to 2013 and encompasses charges such as “participation in a criminal organization,” “money laundering,” “acceptance of bribes as foreign public officials,” and “forgery of documents.” The legal action was initiated in Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court.
The OAG contends that Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the late Islam Karimov, masterminded and managed a criminal entity known as “The Office” from 2001 to 2013. This entity comprised numerous individuals and an array of companies.
The organization’s activities within Switzerland commenced in 2005 with the intent to obscure the illicitly acquired funds through Swiss bank accounts, safes, and real estate acquisitions, according to official statements.
By AFP
