Daughter of former president Islam Karimov accused of running an international criminal organization
Unthinkable accusations have been made about Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of former Uzbekistan leader Islam Karimov, who ruled the country with an iron fist for decades…
Swiss authorities claimed that Karimova, 51, imprisoned in Uzbekistan since 2019, stole millions of dollars from Uzbekistan and bribed managers and officials in different countries around the world. It was also revealed that Kerimova ran an international criminal organization that laundered millions of dollars.
Kerimova had immunity because she worked as a diplomat in recent years.
It was also revealed that Kerimova, who is said to have laundered money through some companies and bank accounts in Switzerland, has more than 100 companies in her organisation, also known as “The Office”. Kerimova, who enjoyed immunity for many years because she was assigned as a diplomat in her country, frequently appeared on her diary because of her lavish lifestyle and her partying with her famous friends.
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WERE SPENT
The article in the British newspaper Financial Times also stated that the headquarters of the office was Zeromax, which collapsed in Switzerland in 2010. It was noted that the audit company called E&Y examined Zeromax’s accounts and that all the information was revealed later. after Zeromax filed a lawsuit against E&Y. The searches found millions of dollars spent on jewelry, luxury medical treatments and properties that appeared unrelated to the company’s official activities as a natural resources holding and construction business in Uzbekistan.
The indictment prepared Thursday against Karimova, who was once called the “Princess of Uzbekistan” because of her lavish lifestyle, alleges that the criminal investigation against Lombard Odier, one of Switzerland’s most prominent private banks , “continues” in relation to the case.
Kerimova often went to parties and attracted attention with her luxurious clothes and jewelry.
Kerimova’s lawyer in Switzerland denied the allegations.
His lawyer in Geneva, Gregoire Mangeat, said: “We deny all allegations and he will fight for his innocence. The organized crime theory is complete nonsense. It is an accusation that was made 10 years after the investigation began and was presented by a Swiss prosecutor a year ago. “My client Kerimova has been in prison for about 10 years and it is not known when she will be released,” she said.
HE WAS CONVICTED IN 2017
Switzerland launched an investigation against Kerimova, who lost her diplomatic immunity following the death of her father in 2016. Karimova was also placed under house arrest in 2013 following a political change in the Central Asian country and was convicted of embezzlement in her country. of origin in 2017.
Her lawyers have since said Kerimova was tortured and deprived of her basic rights.