A former obstetrician-gynecologist in Bishkek has been detained for suspected involvement in child trafficking following the death of a newborn baby in a maternity house, leading to accusations of negligence against various individuals and services involved.
in Crime / Kyrgyzstan,
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Kyrgyzstan intercepted a transnational group involved in illegal human organ trafficking, uncovering a scheme where donors were deceived into providing organs for transplantation abroad. Two Kyrgyz citizens have been arrested in connection with the criminal network.
in Crime / Kyrgyzstan,
Police in Astana detain Uzbek citizen wanted for human trafficking for over 10 years. Extradition is being considered after the 42-year-old man was placed in temporary detention.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed bilateral cooperation with the Regional Coordinator of the IOM in Central Asia, focusing on rights of refugees and combating human trafficking.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,
State Security Service in Uzbekistan arrests individuals promising illegal entry into the US, following a crackdown on such activities by the US Embassy.
in National Security / Uzbekistan,
Recent amendments to the criminal legislation in Kazakhstan aim to combat human trafficking by expanding the definition of exploitation and introducing new criminal responsibilities.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan faces criticism for high rates of bride kidnapping, sparking discussions on preserving traditions and combatting human trafficking.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
Draft laws in Kazakhstan aim to combat human trafficking by improving legislation and providing better protection for victims, following international standards.
in Politics / Kazakhstan,
A group of Turkmenistan citizens has been detained in Poland on suspicion of human trafficking, involving transporting migrants through Belarus into Western Europe.
A 35-year-old man wanted for fraud was deported from Turkey to Uzbekistan after a joint operation between law enforcement agencies of both countries.
in Corruption / Uzbekistan,