Everyday precautions address the most common practical risks. Keep valuables concealed and account for distraction theft in markets and public transport. Travel in groups at night, avoid unknown rides and drinks, use official or pre-booked taxis, and use official exchange offices and ATMs inside banks when possible. Carry a passport or notarized copy because police may check documents and missing identification can lead to detention. Foreign visitors in Dushanbe can face occasional assault and pickpocketing. Armed robberies occur occasionally and are often reported as non-violent. Prevention work also includes MIA community outreach, school programmes, drug prevention, weapon surrender initiatives, anti-trafficking activities and pre-departure advice for labour migration.
Crime in Tajikistan
Crime in Tajikistan includes theft, fraud, public disorder, drug offences, violence, trafficking and online fraud. In 2025, authorities registered 23,448 offences and reported a clearance rate of 77.99%, but registered cases do not measure all victimization. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, local OMVD or DMIA offices, the Prokuratura and the courts handle different parts of reporting, investigation and prosecution.
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