Social media figure placed in pre-trial detention in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's Mirabad District Court for Criminal Cases has ordered the pre-trial detention of Sanzhar Karimov, widely known on social media as “Real Sanjik.”

The decision was issued on November 28, according to the Supreme Court’s press service, Caliber.Az reports via Uzbek media. 

Karimov is suspected of issuing threats of murder or violence, as well as involvement in the illegal production, acquisition, storage, and attempted sale of narcotic or psychotropic substances.

Karimov will remain in custody while the investigation continues.

By Sabina Mammadli