According to information from the SCNS press service dated February 27, Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the SCNS in Bishkek, is suspected of organizing a criminal group consisting of committee employees and civilians engaged in illegal enrichment.
As part of the investigation, in accordance with Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, five individuals have been detained and are currently in custody in the temporary detention facilities of the Bishkek City Police Department and SIZO-1.
The internal security service conducted an internal investigation, the results of which are as follows:
- six employees were dismissed from the national security agencies;
- another six employees were removed from their positions and transferred to the disposal of the SCNS;
- one candidate for service in the SCNS was excluded;
- disciplinary actions were imposed on eight employees.
The press service emphasizes that efforts to identify other SCNS employees involved in criminal activities will continue.
