The Belgian State has confiscated and transferred €108 million to its treasury following a money laundering and corruption probe in Uzbekistan.
The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office received an international assistance request from Uzbek judicial authorities after uncovering hidden commission fees related to telecom contracts.
"In response to this international investigation, $200 million was seized in Belgium at the request of Uzbek authorities," stated the Brussels Public Prosecutor.
A Brussels court ruled that the seized money and its accrued interest be divided between Belgium and Uzbekistan based on legal provisions for sharing confiscated assets between EU Member States.
The court decided that €108 million will be sent to Uzbekistan.
