In connection with the open criminal case, the necessary judicial examinations have been appointed. The Main Internal Affairs Directorate emphasized that investigative and operational actions are ongoing to clarify all the details of this incident.
Recall that in June 2023, Azhiev was arrested on suspicion of organizing web cam studios. He attempted to leave the country, heading to the UAE through Uzbekistan, but was detained in that neighboring state. A complaint was also received by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) from E. A. regarding extortion of money from him. According to him, he worked as an operator in web cam studios and became a victim of psychological pressure from his administrator, who threatened him and demanded $2,000.
Subsequently, the investigating judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek imposed a seizure on Azhiev's property, with its subsequent transfer to state revenue. The confiscated assets included apartments, houses, and cars with a total value of 262 million soms. The court issued a sentence under which Azhiev was sentenced to nine years in prison. On February 18, Azhiev was pardoned by the president.
