Uzbekistan Jails Migrant Worker For Fighting For Russia In Ukraine
Briefly

On November 4, Major General Mirza Mirzayev, a senior figure in Russia's National Guard, was placed in pretrial detention facing serious corruption allegations, including extortion.
Mirzayev has been accused of soliciting a bribe of 140 million rubles from a supplier. His request for house arrest was rejected, keeping him detained until January 2025.
The crackdown on corruption within the National Guard reveals a growing concern over military graft, evident from recent high-profile cases, such as Colonel Oleg Gamayunov’s detention.
The escalation of corruption investigations highlights systemic issues within military ranks, prompting authorities to intensify scrutiny and enforcement against financial misconduct at all levels.
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