Kyrgyzstani detained for laundering of Kamchi Kolbaev’s money

12:46, 10 января 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Meerimai ALYBEKOVA

A citizen suspected of laundering of money of a crime boss Kamchybek Asanbek (Kolbaev) was detained. The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported.

On January 8, 2024, citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained and charged with committing a crime under Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (money laundering).

«The man, being aware of the criminal activities of Kamchybek Asanbek, since 2016, has been engaged in giving the appearance of legality to the funds obtained by criminal means, and also took part in the construction of the following large objects owned by Kamchybek Asanbek: Berezka bathhouse complex, Bars recreation center, Kaganat Resort recreation center, Ordo shopping center in the city of Cholpon-Ata, as well as cottages in Seyil residential town,» the SCNS noted.

The detainee was placed in the temporary detention center of the SCNS.

Investigative and operational measures continue to detect and return to the state the property belonging to Kamchi Kolbaev.