OCCRP reports a major Uzbek state company funneled over $200M to shadowy foreign firms, exposing suspected front companies, hidden beneficiaries, and corrupt corrupt favoritism in govt contracts

The Almalyk Mining‑Metallurgical Complex (AMMC) a major state‑owned mining company in Uzbekistan and a key driver of the country’s economy has awarded more than $200 million in procurement contracts to a network of foreign firms from the UK, Georgia, Singapore, and elsewhere, many of which **lack relevant industry experience, have opaque ownership, or were officially “inactive.” Reporters found links between several of these companies and individuals with unusual or indirect connections, raising concerns that they may be fronts for…