A notorious criminal syndicate that brings together mafia bosses from across the former Soviet Union has crowned a new kingpin from Uzbekistan — bestowing 42-year-old convicted murderer Akhtam Yakubov with the title of “thief-in-law.”
RFE/RL: ‘Thieves-in-law’ syndicate crowns new crime boss from Uzbekistan
A photo taken on Sept. 28, 2018 shows a general view of the city of Khiva in western Uzbekistan.
