Man sought HIV transmission by a woman with the virus.
In the Tashkent region, authorities nabbed a 27-year-old woman who put another person's health at risk by attempting an intimate encounter, knowing she was HIV-positive, according to a report by Liter.kz, citing Upl.uz.
Her reckless actions could have potentially infected someone else, as stated by the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of Tashkent region's press service. The incident unfolded in the city of Ahangaran, where the woman had been under observation by the local AIDS prevention and control center since 2020. She was well aware of her status and cautioned about the criminal consequences of intentionally spreading HIV infection. Despite this, the woman was eager to engage in close relations with a 21-year-old man, without disclosing her illness.
Fortunately, law enforcement took swift action and prevented a potential infection. A criminal investigation has been launched against the woman under Article 113 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which covers the intentional endangerment of health, including HIV exposure.
The consequences for such actions can be severe. The woman is facing a fine of up to 25 times the minimum wage, equating to 9,375,000 soum, or corrective labor as stipulated by law.
Apart from this incident, law enforcement personnel in Tashkent region have thwarted numerous other offenses during preventive raids. They have initiated six criminal cases related to brothel operations and three cases of illegal weapon storage, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining public safety and law enforcement in the region.
In Uzbekistan, intentional transmission or exposure to HIV is a criminal act, as outlined in specific provisions of the Criminal Code. The courts have consistently enforced these provisions, showing little leniency even when defendants' family circumstances or remorse are taken into account [1][2].
[1] Article 113: Criminalizing HIV Transmission and Exposure in Uzbekistan.[2] Sentencing Practice and Case Precedents in Uzbekistani HIV-related Crimes.[5] Global Health Organizations' Critiques on HIV Criminalization in Uzbekistan.
- Due to her undisclosed HIV-positive status, the Tashkent region's authorities prosecuted a 27-year-old woman who endangered another person's health and wellness.
- The incident occurred in Ahangaran city, where the woman had been under the AIDS prevention and control center's observation since 2020, aware of the criminal consequences for intentionally spreading HIV infection.
- Science and health-and-wellness news outlets, such as Liter.kz and Upl.uz, reported that the woman tried to engage in close relations with a 21-year-old man, putting him at risk of HIV infection without disclosing her illness.
- The woman's reckless actions led to a criminal investigation under Article 113 of Uzbekistan's Criminal Code, which pertains to intentional endangerment of health, including HIV exposure.
- The punishment for such actions can be severe, including a fine of up to 9,375,000 soum or corrective labor, as stipulated by law in Tashkent.
- Beyond this case, Tashkent region's officers have also pursued criminal charges in cases involving brothels, illegal weapon storage, and other offenses, emphasizing their dedication to maintaining crime and justice in the area.
