During the first six months of 2026, the workload of the Investigative Committee increased significantly. Between January and June alone, the agency received 41,250 reports, a 16.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year, while the number of criminal proceedings initiated based on these reports reached 32,472.
In total, investigators handled 58,820 cases. The most notable indicator concerns cases sent to court, which rose to 9,910 from 6,111 the previous year, marking a 62.2 percent increase. Simultaneously, the number of terminated cases decreased, reaching 11,078.
Economic indicators also show significant activity. The damage caused in cases where the preliminary investigation was completed exceeded 10.2 billion drams, of which approximately 3.1 billion was recovered during the investigation itself. Furthermore, an additional 6.6 billion drams in damages were recovered in ongoing proceedings.
In total, over 9.7 billion drams in damages caused to the state and citizens were compensated during the half-year period, while approximately 296 million drams in property and funds were seized to ensure the potential confiscation of proceeds acquired through criminal means.
The sharp rise in cases sent to court suggests a shift in the investigative system's working approach. The question remains whether this is due to a qualitative change in criminal cases or simply an acceleration of processes.
It is noteworthy that the rate of damage recovery is high, particularly regarding pending proceedings. This may indicate that investigative bodies are increasingly focusing on property sanctions and damage compensation mechanisms, which are becoming highly effective tools during the preliminary investigation phase.
