Before his appointment, the former district head was working as the regional organizer for Andijan on behalf of the Republican Council of the Trade Union of Agro-Industrial Complex Workers.
He became widely discussed online after providing seating on porch steps during public receptions. Following this, Egamberdiev was dismissed from his position by a presidential decree for conduct deemed inappropriate for a state official, failure to maintain leadership ethics, disrespect towards citizens during public receptions, and other shortcomings in his activities.
This incident sparked criticism on social media, with users likening the behavior to the "feudal practices of medieval khanates" and accusing Egamberdiev of behaving more like a khan than a district leader. The district administration at the time attempted to justify the situation by citing the necessity of maintaining social distancing.
Later, it became known that Abdujabbor Egamberdiev was convicted. According to the verdict of the Criminal Court of Marhamat district on February 8, 2023, Egamberdiev was found guilty of unauthorized actions, negligence in his role, and abuse of power or office. He was sentenced under Articles 59(2) and 61 of the Criminal Code to two years of corrective labor, during which 20% of his monthly salary would be withheld as state revenue. Additionally, he was banned from holding positions of responsibility or financial accountability for two years.
Egamberdiev and his defense lawyer later filed a petition with the court for early release from the supplementary punishment of being barred from positions of responsibility or financial accountability under Article 73 of the Criminal Code. On January 18, 2024, the Criminal Court of Oltinkul district granted Egamberdiev’s request, conditionally releasing him from the remaining 1 year, 3 months, and 16 days of this restriction.
Abdujabbor Egamberdiev had previously worked in the tax system for many years and served as the deputy governor of Andijan Region from 2016 to 2021 before heading Andijan district.
For context, trade unions are considered non-governmental, non-profit organizations.
