The Anti-Corruption Agency has validated public skepticism regarding state bonuses for police officers who refuse bribes, announcing plans to introduce legislative restrictions to curb this practice.
The policy review follows a highly publicized incident in the Navoiy province, where a traffic police officer was awarded a cash prize of 12.3 million soums (just over $1,000). The officer had rejected a $1,000 bribe from the father of a drunk driver and reported the encounter to his superiors.
However, the anti-corruption watchdog emphasized that financially rewarding employees for such actions is fundamentally flawed from a legal standpoint.
"Upholding the law and refusing bribes is not an act of heroism—it is the direct duty of every public servant," the agency stated.
The bureau reiterated that ensuring the rule of law and combating corruption are core functional responsibilities embedded in these officers' roles.
To prevent the unjustified expenditure of public funds, these internal reporting processes are now managed centrally through a specialized digital platform.
The agency further disclosed that it has drafted a government resolution designed to implement strict limits, aiming to eliminate loopholes, potential abuses, and inconsistent enforcement across the sector.
Specifically, the proposal seeks to amend the clause 6 of the regulation governing rewards for individuals who report corruption offenses or otherwise assist in anti-corruption efforts. The proposed amendment will explicitly state that law enforcement personnel are ineligible for financial rewards simply for performing their direct official duties.
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