The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported that members of an organized crime group extorted $500,000 and 1 million soms from local government officials in the Osh region. Two members of the same group were previously arrested on suspicion of extortion and identified as part of Kamchi Kolbaev's criminal group.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs considers this extortion case by criminal structures as a threat to the national security of the country. A criminal case was initiated based on a complaint filed by the local government officials in the Osh region regarding the extortion of a large sum of money.
The detained individuals have been charged with the crime, and the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has ordered their arrest as a preventive measure. Investigative and operational activities are ongoing to identify other individuals involved in the crime.
