Bishkek City Court to deliver verdict in Imamidin Tashov case

The Bishkek City Court is preparing to deliver a verdict in the appeal case of businessman Imamidin Tashov, founder of the construction company "KG Group." The proceedings are at the stage of closing arguments, after which Tashov will have the opportunity to make a final statement before the judge retires to deliberate.

Tashov, who was also a former presidential candidate, was detained in late April 2024. He faces accusations under three articles: "Violent seizure of power," "Public calls for violent seizure of power," and "Illegal crossing of the state border." This follows a previous sentence of nine years imprisonment handed down by the Pervomaisky District Court a year ago.

During his time in pre-trial detention, Tashov has reportedly made several attempts to take his own life. In December of the previous year, he infamously cut his throat during a court session. The ongoing appeal process at the Bishkek City Court will determine the final outcome of his legal battles.