Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah found Najib Razak guilty on four counts of embezzlement and 21 counts of money laundering, totaling over 544 million dollars.
This is already the second significant trial against the former Prime Minister on corruption charges: he was previously convicted in a similar case. The court noted that Razak was aware of all financial transactions, despite the defense's attempts to claim that the funds were "political donations" from Saudi Arabia.
Razak was found guilty of money laundering and abuse of power in the context of large-scale theft from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund, as reported by Euronews. In addition to the prison...
The court in Malaysia has issued a verdict against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, sentencing him to 15 years in prison for corruption related to the state investment fund 1MDB. This was reported...
According to information provided by the editorial office of Kaktus.media, two operatives of the SBON (Drug Control Service) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan were sentenced to 13...
P. Diddy P. Diddy's lawyers have filed a motion requesting the annulment of his sentence or, at the very least, a significant reduction of it. Recall that on December 23, 2024, Judge Arun...
According to American authorities, Sim Hyun Sop plays a significant role in money laundering schemes and circumventing international sanctions in the interests of North Korea. His role includes...
Yoon Suk Yeol In this first of four criminal trials against the former president, prosecutors claim that Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to obstruct his arrest by barricading himself in the presidential...
On December 25, the Oktyabrsky District Court in Bishkek issued a verdict against activist Beknazar Aytaliev. Beknazar Aytaliev. Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova, a human rights activist, reported that the...
At the recent meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov reported that the budget of the Mandatory Health...
Recently, a court trial concluded in the Kamchatka region of Russia against a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who, upon arriving for work, cut down more than 30 birch trees. This was reported by the...
Dmitry Bivol won in court The Smolninsky District Court in St. Petersburg has issued a ruling requiring Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of the famous boxer, to refute her accusations against him. This...
In Bishkek, a court found a man guilty who acted as part of a group engaged in the illegal distribution of drugs and psychotropic substances. The decision was published on the "Digital...
Among the companies on the sanctions list are Northrop Grumman and Boeing's St. Louis division. China has taken measures by freezing their assets within the country and prohibiting local...
- In response to a question from a delegate from Bishkek, the president noted that the situation with Jerooy is fundamentally different from Kumtor, and here’s why. According to Japarov, the return...
Leader of the Democratic Party Sali Berisha commented on the situation, stating: “There cannot be a parliament with those who steal and run away,” emphasizing the need for law enforcement....
A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to return the Jerooy gold deposit to the state, similar to Kumtor During the IV People's Kurultai in Bishkek, one of the representatives from the capital put...
Mikhail Podolyak During his speech, Podolyak noted that the issue of election funding should be resolved by the Central Election Commission and a working group in parliament. "We should not...
World Wide Minerals Ltd has initiated a review of the arbitration case, as reported by Orda.kz. The Canadian company WWM has submitted a notice for the review of its dispute against Kazakhstan to...
In her 56-page ruling, District Judge Beryl Howell noted that the president has "broad powers" that allow him to take action against "threats to the economic and national security of...
These are free budget resources The Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance conducted the placement of 100 million soms from the stabilization account into deposits of commercial banks through an auction. This...
President Trump noted that he had previously warned terrorists about the possible consequences if they did not stop the violence against Christians. "Tonight they faced a hellish price,"...
According to information from IPMO, the second phase of the project will be implemented in two stages. The estimated budget for the first phase is ₮6.6 trillion (approximately $18.6 billion), of...
Beckjan, the son of the woman killed in Bishkek, made an appeal to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev. He posted a message on...
The applicant reported that E. offered to sell him this plot, promising to arrange all the necessary documents. In the end, he handed over 8,000 US dollars to the fraudster, and then another 4,000...
On December 29, the long-awaited premiere of the military historical TV series "Өрт кечкен сөйкө" will take place in Bishkek, which has become the first of its kind for Kyrgyz cinema. This...
As of October 31, Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached 8 billion 692.52 million dollars, increasing by 2.1 billion dollars since the beginning of the year. External borrowings amount to 5 billion...
During the opening of the Eco-Technology Plant, which is engaged in electricity production through the disposal of solid household waste, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the previous authorities...
The Main Department for Combating Smuggling of the State Customs Service achieved significant results in 2025, ensuring record revenues to the budget. The press service of the agency reported that...
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev commented on the draft general plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, pointing out potential difficulties in its implementation. He noted that, despite thorough...
As of November this year, the United States has become the leader in importing passenger cars from South Korea, with a total supply volume of $27.5 billion. Canada and Kyrgyzstan also ranked among...
Xiaomi has denied the allegations in its statement, asserting that the company has no connections to the military. This statement was a response to an initiative by a group of Republican congressmen...
The official premiere of the first artistic military-historical television series "Өрт кечкен сөйкө" will take place on December 29, 2025, at the "Manas" cinema in the capital....
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, explained during the IV People's Kurultai on December 26 why the Jerooy gold deposit cannot be returned to state ownership. In response to a question...
At the IV People's Kurultai, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced that over the past three years, the net profit from "Kumtor" amounted to $2 billion....
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Wrestling Championship has concluded in Bishkek, and the final matchups have been announced. The last five sets of medals will be contested on December 25....
According to information provided by Yonhap, during the period in question, Kyrgyzstan imported cars worth 2.6 billion dollars, while Russia and Kazakhstan imported cars worth 909 million and 664...
Kier Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced that the UK government has officially greenlighted the transfer of £2.5 billion to Ukraine. This amount was obtained from the sale...
- On December 27, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, attended the official opening of an eco-technological plant that will generate electricity through the disposal of solid...
Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan have made it onto the list of the "worst of the worst" criminals in the USA. One of them has been convicted of theft, while the other also has several charges,...
Visa Denials for European Human Rights Defenders and EU Commissioner The U.S. State Department has decided not to issue entry visas to five Europeans who participated in the development of the...
The meeting, announced by the White House, will begin at 3:00 PM local time. Representatives of the media are expected to be present at the event. Earlier, Zelensky himself shared information about...
Illustrative image At the meeting, it was also noted that among the victims, 535 people sustained serious injuries, while 26 had minor injuries. The majority of accidents occurred in the...
The first reform mentioned by the head of government concerned improving citizens' access to guaranteed medical services. This issue is critical for the health of millions of Kyrgyz citizens...
A new plant that will generate electricity from waste has been opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. The plant is located in the northern part of the city....
The initiative proposed by the state leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China to create a railway corridor China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan is generating significant interest and support from various...
Tynychbek Saidov, the director of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing of the Kyrgyz Republic, urged drivers not to delay the exchange of indefinite driver's licenses....
During the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered a question posed by delegate Tynchtykbek Jumagulov from the Kochkor district regarding the need to open a dialysis unit. According...
The initiative of the presidential administration concerns granting judges the right to retire after a certain number of years of service. The draft law is already available for public discussion....