On the first day of Ramadan, Dushanbe police detained two traders, Abdulaziz Abdulloyev and Firouzjon Mahmadullo, for overcharging on meat at the Magozai Gusht store on Jabbor-Rasoulov Street in Dushanbe’s Sino district.
According to the Dushanbe Police Department, the traders unjustifiably raised the price of their products, taking advantage of the increased demand during the holiday. Administrative offense protocols were drawn up against the detained individuals, and the Sino district court sentenced each to 4 days of arrest.
The exact price at which the detained traders sold the meat was not disclosed.
The Dushanbe Police Department reminded entrepreneurs to refrain from unjustified price hikes, especially during Ramadan, and announced that inspections in this regard would continue and be intensified.
On February 18, the Dushanbe police urged business owners and traders to avoid raising prices on products during the holy month of Ramadan. The department reminded the public that Ramadan is a time for mercy and good deeds, and artificially inflating prices during this period contradicts moral norms and spiritual values.
Traders, entrepreneurs, and suppliers were urged to maintain price balance and act honestly. The police warned that any violations would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
In his congratulatory message for Ramadan, President Emomali Rahmon called for fairness in the sale of goods and for refraining from excessive feasts and overconsumption of food. He emphasized that good deeds performed during this holy month are rewarded far more than at other times of the year.
Rahmon expressed confidence that the people of Tajikistan, with an understanding of the lessons of Ramadan, would continue to work for the prosperity of the country and the strengthening of national unity.
Meat is considered a socially significant product in Tajikistan. The government has the right to limit trade markup or set a maximum retail price (Chapter 1, Item 5; Chapter 3, Item 22). If a seller exceeds these limits, it is considered a violation of pricing regulations and grounds for a protocol under Article 555 of the Administrative Offenses Code.
