For over thirty (!) years, a Russian citizen has been trying to move into his father's house near Almalyk, which was taken from him by fraudsters.
The particular cynicism of this entire situation is heightened by the fact that the criminals are hiding behind the law. But let’s recount the story from the beginning.
Back in 1992, the Safarov family decided to move to Tatarstan. They agreed to sell their father’s house, which measured a hundred square meters and had a plot of 10 acres, to their neighbor.
The sale was discussed quickly and amicably, without formalities like a visit to a notary or other bureaucratic delays. After all, they were all familiar faces! Moreover, the neighbor, Abdulkadir Nadirov, handed over an advance of $4,500 from the requested $12,000 without any issues.
Following this, the previous owners soon vacated the premises, and the buyer settled his son’s family there. They moved in and began a happy life in their new home, while things took a turn for the worse for Safarov.
Jumping ahead, we can say that he has yet to receive the remaining money to this day. The crafty buyer quickly maneuvered and, using forged documents, transferred the property to a relative, leaving Safarov suddenly "homeless." The house was then resold again, after which Nadirov abruptly changed his mind about parting with the money.
Fortunately, tracing the roots of this fraudulent transaction turned out to be much harder. However, it was not entirely impossible: Safarov retained the original documents for his property, with which he, having lost patience and trust in his former neighbor, approached law enforcement. They kept him waiting for nearly two decades!
In pursuit of justice, 76-year-old Gabdulkhak Safarov turned to the organization "Your Right," operating under the auspices of the Fund for Supporting and Protecting Russian compatriots living abroad. Yet, even there, it took several years to move the case forward.
Finally, the regional court clearly and decisively issued a ruling four years ago to return the house to its rightful owner. Safarov even received a legal order for his home!
Now, Nadirov has taken the matter to court, by the way, he has since served time for fraud along with his son. He found a warm reception from the law.
Repeatedly, the eviction of the intruders from the house has been postponed; the courts continue to accept shameless lawsuits. Moreover, the fraudster has promised to escalate the matter to the UN. Anything to avoid giving up the house for which there is already a judicial "final decision."
The case has been heard multiple times in the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan, which has upheld the regional court's ruling each time.
For thirty years, a carousel of paperwork surrounding one fraudster has revolved through the General Prosecutor's Office, courts at all levels, police authorities, local government, the presidential apparatus, the Russian embassy in Tashkent, and even from Moscow.
In July, the Zangiata Interdistrict Court once again decided: "To evict Gabdulkhak Sharifullovich Safarov into the house located at Tashkent region, Pskent district, mahalla Khilol, Bobur street, forcibly evicting all occupants."
In September, a commission arrived at the seized house with officials from the Bureau of Enforcement and other dignitaries. It turned out that the family of Nadirov's younger son had already registered at the house. How this was accomplished without the necessary documents for the property remains a mystery, one that is evidently well known to the mahalla committee.
It seems no coincidence that the local police officer immediately backed down, as Nadirov categorically refused the esteemed commission even entry to the house. They then drafted the relevant act right on the hood of their service vehicle and left.
This entire saga serves as a classic example of lawlessness and irresponsibility from the local judiciary. It’s hard to even imagine such a scenario. Meanwhile, Safarov, who came from Kazan after surgery, continues to languish in a rented apartment, while Nadirov and his family live comfortably in someone else's home.