Ex-presidential advisor placed under house arrest in Kyrgyzstan

Zhanybek Kubandikov, a former advisor to the president, has been released from detention and placed under house arrest. The decision to change his pre-trial detention measure was made by the Leninsky District Court in Bishkek.

Kubandikov faces charges of fraud. The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported his detention on May 21, stating that he and another individual, identified as A.K.T., are suspected of defrauding foreign investors and causing substantial financial losses. A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Authorities are currently conducting investigative actions to identify all individuals involved in the alleged criminal activities and to uncover any similar fraudulent schemes. Lawyers representing Zhanybek Kubandikov, as well as his supporters and relatives, have not yet provided any comments regarding his detention or the change in his custodial status.