Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev remanded in custody until May 25

Former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev was remanded in custody until May 25. The decision was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek.

When he was asked by journalists whether he considers the criminal case against him as political, the former head of the Cabinet replied: «Investigation is underway.»

The ex-prime minister is accused of illegal enrichment. In addition, according to investigation, Abylgaziev, being the Prime Minister, signed a decree according to which Kumtor Gold Company was additionally provided with territories for geological exploration and gold mining. The total area of ​​the mine more than doubled and reached 26,300 hectares, including several glaciers and a conservation area. Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev was placed in the remand prison of the State Committee for National Security for two months.