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Gulnara Karimova: The Former Uzbek President's Daughter Who Ran an Extortion Ring

Gulnara Karimova, daughter of former Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, is facing a major trial in absentia in Switzerland over alleged bribery and money laundering involving hundreds of millions of dollars. Swiss prosecutors claim she ran a criminal network known as “The Office,” which allegedly moved illicit funds through international channels and hid valuables including cash and jewelry. The high-profile case has drawn global attention to corruption and offshore wealth networks.