Russian Passenger Jailed for 7 Days After Causing a Disturbance on Flight to Tashkent

A Russian citizen who caused a disturbance while intoxicated on a flight from Malaysia to Tashkent has been sentenced to seven days of administrative detention.

According to the court ruling, the incident occurred on November 5, 2026, aboard flight HY-552. During the flight, the man shouted and insulted flight attendants and passengers. The conflict began after he was refused more alcohol.

After the plane landed at Tashkent International Airport, he also refused to comply with lawful police orders. He even threw his hand luggage down the aircraft stairs and kicked it.

On November 6, the Sergeli District Court found him guilty of petty hooliganism and failure to comply with lawful police orders. He was sentenced to seven days of administrative detention and fined 440,000 Uzbek soums. The final punishment was set at seven days of administrative detention.

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