The detention of Melis Turgunbaev occurred on March 25 after his interrogation at the Investigation Service, according to information provided by sources in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Initially, Turgunbaev was summoned to give witness testimony in a case related to the activities of the OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz." However, after the interrogation was completed, his status was changed to that of a suspect, suggesting that the investigation covers his time in leadership at this oil company.
