Head of regional electric network detained for bribery in Kyrgyzstan

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have arrested the head of the Panfilov district electric network, part of the Chuy regional electric enterprise (Chuy PES) of OJSC 'NESK', on suspicion of accepting a substantial bribe. The arrest is linked to a corruption scheme uncovered by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

The alleged scheme involved systematic illegal collection of funds from individuals and businesses seeking to connect to the national power grid. These connections were reportedly made bypassing official metering devices, suggesting a deliberate effort to circumvent standard procedures and generate illicit revenue. The GKNB initiated a criminal case based on these findings.

The suspect, identified as T. uulu U., born in 1993, was detained on July 6 while allegedly receiving a bribe described as being of "especially large size." He has been placed in a temporary detention facility of the GKNB pending further investigation, in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the scheme and identify any other individuals involved.