Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 16 August, a folder containing US$5,000 was discovered in the office of the Head of Human Resources and Development at the Tashkent Region Department of Preschool and School Education, according to a statement from the Ministry of Preschool and School Education.

Nazokat Urazova, the department head, noticed an unfamiliar folder with blank pages on the edge of her desk. Noting its unusual weight, Urazova reported it to management, prompting the involvement of law enforcement authorities.

The folder was found to contain US$5,000.

A relevant report was drafted in the presence of the regional education department head, and an internal investigation has been initiated.

Minister of Preschool and School Education, Khilola Umarova, is personally overseeing the incident. An investigation is currently underway.

Nazokat Urazova has been awarded a monetary bonus triple her salary for her honesty and vigilance.