Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised this issue, pointing out the active discussion in society about the possibility of forming a new body that could start functioning as early as next year. She requested the opinion of the General Prosecutor's Office on this matter.
“Nevertheless, any initiatives must be formalized in the form of specific documents. Personally, I have not yet reviewed such a draft law. Currently, investigative actions are carried out by various structures, such as the GKNB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Penitentiary Service, the Customs Service, and the Military Prosecutor's Office. I believe that for high-profile, serious, economic, and official crimes, it is advisable to transfer the investigation to the Investigative Committee,” Asanaliev noted.
The idea of creating a unified investigative body has been discussed in the country for several years. It highlights the existing problem—the division of investigative functions among various law enforcement agencies.
At present, investigations are conducted by several agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the GKNB, the prosecutor's office, customs, and military authorities. This leads to jurisdictional conflicts, overlapping powers, and the dependence of investigations on operational units.
Proponents of creating the Investigative Committee believe that this is a step towards a more transparent and professional model, in which investigative actions will be separated from law enforcement agencies. They are confident that this could reduce pressure on investigators and improve the quality of investigations, especially in complex economic and official cases.
However, critics argue that centralization itself does not address the core issue—independence. In the absence of sufficient mechanisms for parliamentary and public oversight, the new body could become yet another power center with expanded authority.
Thus, the key question is not only about the creation of the Investigative Committee but also about its institutional model: to whom it will be accountable, how its accountability will be ensured, and what guarantees of independence will be provided to investigators.
