And you are gambling, grandpa Rajabali! 68-year-old resident of Vose organizes underground gambling room at his home

Local police have revealed an illegal gambling room at Tabarov’s home.  He has reportedly involved several local young men – Jovidon Tabarov, Sayjalol Murodov, Karomatullo Nematullo and Rustam Davlatov -- in his illegal business.  

Banknotes in denominations of 100, 20, 10, 5 and 3 somonis as well as dice were found in his home, the Interior Ministry’s website says.

Criminal proceedings have been instituted against Rajabali Tabarov under the provisions of Article 240 of Tajikistan’s Penal Code – organization or maintenance of casino, gambling tables and slot machines with cash winnings; an investigation is under way.  

If convicted, Rajabali Tabarov could face up to eight years in prison with confiscation of property.