Uzbekistan - Syrdarya Water Supply Project and Bukhara Samarkand Sewerage Project - Redacted Report - March 2020 - Statement of Use and Limitations

Jul 19, 2026

Redacted March 2020 statement and findings of a World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) administrative inquiry into allegations involving WBG-supported activities. The report evaluates whether the WBG’s anti-corruption framework was violated regarding two contracts tied to the Syrdarya Water Supply Project and the Bukhara and Samarkand Sewerage Project. Evidence indicates falsified bank documents, including bid securities, were submitted by JV leader Company A after verification with the claimed commercial bank. Corrective action included debarment with conditional release.

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Statement of Use and Limitations

Background

Syrdarya Water Supply Project

Bukhara Samarkand Sewerage Project

Allegations

Methodology

Findings

Corrective Action

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Uzbekistan Syrdarya Water Supply Project Bukhara Samarkand Sewerage Project Redacted Report March 2020 Statement of Use and Limitations This Report was prepared by the World Bank Group (the WBG) Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) . It provides the findings of an INT administrative inquiry (the Investigation) into allegations of corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, and/or coercive practices, as defined by the WBG for purposes of its own policies, rules and procedures (the WBG’s Framework regarding Anti-corruption), in relation to the WBG-supported activities. The purpose of the Investigation was to allow the WBG to determine if the WBG’s Framework regarding Anti-corruption has been violated. This Report is being shared to ensure that its recipients are aware of the results of the INT Investigation. However, in view of the specific and limited purpose of the Investigation underlying this Report, this Report should not be used as the sole basis for initiating any administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings. Moreover, this Report should not be cited or otherwise referred to in the course of any investigation, in any investigation reports, orin any administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. This Report is provided without prejudice to the privileges and immunities conferred on the institutions comprising the WBG and their officers and employees by their respective constituent documents and any other applicable sources of law. The WBG reserves the right to invoke its privileges and immunities, including at any time during the course of an investigation or a subsequent judicial, administrative or other proceeding pursued in connection with this matter. The WBG’s privileges and immunities cannot be waived without the prior express written authorization ofthe WBG. Background Syrdarya Water Supply Project In September 2011, the International Development Association (“IDA”) and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a Financing Agreement for the Syrdarya Water Supply Project (“SWSP”) . SWSP aims to improve the availability, quality, and sustainability of public water supply services in selected districts of the Syrdarya region. Bukhara Samarkand Sewerage Project In November 2009, IDA and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a Financing Agreement for the Bukhara and Samarkand Sewerage Project (“BSSP”) . BSSP aims to mitigate the environmental impact from wastewater pollution and improve the efficiency and sustainability of wastewater management in Bukhara and Samarkand. A joint venture led by Company A (the “JV”) submitted bids for two SWSP tenders and two BSSP tenders. These four tenders are referred to, collectively, as “the Contracts” in this report. Allegations The World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency (“INT”) received a complaint alleging that the JV may have submitted false past work information and falsified bank documents in its bids for the Contracts. Methodology INT’s investigation consisted of, among other things, a review of the relevant Project documents, as well as statements and documents obtained from Company A and the purported issuer of the bank documents submitted by Company A. Findings Evidence indicates that Company A submitted falsified bank documents in the JVs ’ bids for the Contracts. As JV leader, Company A submitted the JVs’ bids for the Contracts. As part of those bids, Company A submitted 11 bank documents, including bid securities, extended bid securities, performance securities, and letters for opening credit lines, all purportedly issued by a bank (the “Commercial Bank”) . INT contacted the Commercial Bank to verify the authenticity of these bank documents. The Commercial Bank confirmed to INT that all the documents submitted by the JV were falsified. Further, evidence indicates that the bid securities submitted with one of the JV’s SWSP bids were inaccurately falsified. These bid securities used the Commercia

FAQs

What is the purpose of the INT investigation described in the report?

The investigation was designed to determine whether the World Bank Group’s framework regarding anti-corruption was violated in relation to WBG-supported activities.

What evidence does the report provide regarding Company A’s submissions?

Evidence indicates Company A submitted falsified bank documents as part of JV bids, and verification with the Commercial Bank confirmed the documents were falsified.

What corrective action did the World Bank impose?

The World Bank imposed the sanction of debarment with conditional release on Company A, extending to legal entities it directly or indirectly controls.

Jul 19, 2026

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