Is it justice when reports of corruption or serious crimes are ignored, but the journalist or blogger who reported them is accused of slander?

When reports regarding someone's involvement in major corruption or other crimes are not given due attention, it raises serious questions in society.

Especially when, after the media reports on such a situation, the offender is not held accountable due to their wide sphere of influence, and instead, the person who reported it is accused of slander or spreading false information, this situation may appear contrary to the principles of justice.

Reports of corruption or crimes must first be subjected to an impartial and transparent investigation, and only then should a legal conclusion be reached. To ensure the rule of law in society, it is important that any claims or accusations are considered in an open and fair manner.

For information, the head of Effect.uz, Akmal Eshonxonov, who covered the appeals of citizens affected by the Uchtepa City construction project in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent, has been summoned to the office by an investigator from the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department. The investigator explained the reason for this summons by stating that a report had been drawn up regarding the case.

This issue arose following the coverage of circumstances related to the appeals of citizens affected by the Uchtepa City construction project.