According to the agency, individuals known as representatives of the "sportobshchak" — D.Zh. and R.u.A. — were arrested in the capital, Bishkek. The investigation suggests that they were illegally collecting money from foreign nationals.
According to preliminary data, the suspects systematically extorted money from drivers for about 15 years, using threats and physical force, especially from trucks departing from the "Dordoy" trade complex to other countries.
As reported by the GKNB, a fee was charged for each bag and vehicle.
Additionally, it became known that D.Zh. had no previous legal issues, thanks to his connections with law enforcement representatives. He also has ties to criminal elements, including members of the organized crime group (OCG) led by Kamchybek Asanbek and the OCG of Rysbek Akmatbaev.
The Main Investigative Department of the GKNB has initiated a criminal case under Article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detainees have been placed in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB.
Currently, operational investigative measures are ongoing to identify other participants in the criminal scheme.
