On January 19, 2026, officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained an employee of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" for receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. This occurred at the moment of the money transfer.
According to available information, some employees of the public procurement department systematically extorted 10% of the tender amount, creating artificial obstacles and delaying the payment process for completed work.
As a result of operational measures, an employee identified as "A.K.Sh." was detained and placed in custody in the pre-trial detention center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As a result of operational measures, an employee identified as "A.K.Sh." was detained and placed in custody in the pre-trial detention center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Currently, work is underway to legally assess the actions of the municipal employees and to establish the involvement of other individuals in this case.
