Principal of School No 31 in Shahrinav district, Mukhtorali Murodov, is suspected of embezzling state funds.

According to the press center of the Prosecutor-General’s Office, criminal proceedings have been instituted against Murodov under the provisions of two articles of Tajikistan’s Penal Code: Article 245 – embezzlement or misappropriation and Article 323 – official forgery; an investigation is under way.

Murodov has reportedly embezzled 20,000 somoni provided for school repairs. 

If convicted, Murodov could face a 50,000 somoni fine and up to two years in prison, the press center of the Prosecutor-General’s Office said.