Another ex-vice mayor of Bishkek suspected of illegal enrichment

15:29, 15 июня 2021, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Maria ORLOVA

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) revealed the fact of illegal enrichment by the former vice mayor of Bishkek Ulanbek Azygaliev. Press center of SCNS reported.

It was established that the ex-vice mayor, using his official position for the purpose of illegal enrichment and obtaining material benefits and advantages, acting contrary to the interests of the municipal service, possessing powers, influenced representatives of affiliated business entities.

As a result, close relatives of Ulanbek Azygaliev and persons affiliated with him were registered as owners of seven land plots in Bishkek and Issyk-Kul region, 11 office and four non-residential premises, 11 apartments and 10 parking spaces, two cottages in Issyk-Kul region, as well as five high-priced cars.

As a result, the assets of the former official and his close relatives, in the absence of reasonable income, increased sharply and are estimated at over 100 million soms.

A criminal case has been initiated, investigative and operational measures are being taken to establish the entire list of illegally obtained property.