The practice of fortune telling is once again being targeted by the government of Tajikistan, which has reportedly intensified its efforts to eradicate the proverbial dark arts in the Central Asian nation. Although the country banned witchcraft back in 2007, residents have continued to seek insights from soothsayers and mystics, much to the chagrin of authorities. In response, the fine for practicing fortune telling in Tajikistan was significantly increased last year, and jail time was added as a penalty for those caught in the act. Meanwhile, people who patronize mystics also came under fire with authorities ominously compiling lists of such customers with the implication that they could also find themselves in trouble with the law.
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