Kyrgyzstan’s interior ministry unravels plot to incite unrest, illegal protests VIDEO

Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry has dismantled an organised group suspected of planning illegal protests and stirring mass unrest in the Chuy region and other areas of the country.

The group, which included former political figures, criminal syndicate members, and civilian activists, was targeted in a coordinated operation by authorities, Caliber.Az reports per Kyrgyz media.

The investigation has been launched under Article 278 of the Kyrgyz Criminal Code, which pertains to "Mass Riots." The arrests come as part of an effort to quell organised attempts to destabilise the region. One of the primary suspects, identified as Sh.E.K., 44, in Jalal-Abad, was arrested during the operation. Known by the aliases “Temish” and “Oygoon Kyrgyz,” he is believed to have played a central role in the group's activities. 

He was transferred to the Chui Regional Police Department’s Investigation Unit following his arrest. Authorities also conducted a search of the above-mentioned suspect's residence, where they seized evidence linking him to criminal activities. As a result, he has been placed in temporary detention under the provisions of Article 96 of the Kyrgyz Criminal Procedure Code. 

 

 

 

 

 

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In connection with the investigation, additional arrests were made, including: S.F., a 47-year-old native of Jalal-Abad; M.O., a 25-year-old native from Osh; and R.R., a 50-year-old native from Issyk-Kul region. The investigation revealed that the arrested individuals were involved in financing the group’s operations, facilitating money laundering activities, and producing and disseminating provocative videos featuring individuals such as T. Kurenov. 

These videos were spread via fake social media accounts in an attempt to incite unrest and create negative public opinion, according to police sources. Authorities have also issued a reminder that, under the Kyrgyz Law "On Protection from False Information," spreading false information online can result in criminal charges.

By Naila Huseynova