On February 9, 2026, in Bishkek, officers of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic detained two criminals known as representatives of the so-called "sportobshchak" — "D.Z." and "R.u.A.". They are suspected of illegally collecting funds from foreign citizens.
According to the security service, "D.Z." and "R.u.A." systematically extorted money from truck drivers transporting goods from the "Dordoy" trade complex to neighboring countries for 15 years, threatening them and using physical violence. They charged money for each bag of luggage and each vehicle.
The investigation also established that "D.Z." had connections with law enforcement agencies, which previously allowed him to avoid criminal liability. Moreover, he was linked to criminal groups, specifically the organized crime groups of K.Asanbek and R.Akmatbaev.
In connection with these events, the Main Investigative Department of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic initiated a criminal case under Article 261 part 2 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detained "D.Z." and "R.u.A." have been placed in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Currently, additional operational and investigative measures are being conducted to identify other individuals involved in this crime.
