Illegal vehicle registration scheme uncovered in Kyrgyzstan via "Birimdik 24"

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Kyrgyzstan has exposed a significant corruption scheme within the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Qualification, operating under the Presidential Affairs Administration. This scheme involved employees of the "Birimdik 24" department accepting monetary rewards to illegally register vehicles.

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Separate employees of the "Birimdik 24" department, for monetary reward, illegally registered cars that were not previously deregistered in Russia.

According to the GKNB, the illicit registrations pertained to cars that had not undergone the required deregistration process in Russia. This points to a systemic issue where officials exploited their positions for personal gain, bypassing established procedures and potentially facilitating the entry of improperly documented vehicles into Kyrgyzstan.

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Their actions are qualified under Article 337 (abuse of official position) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The investigation has identified specific employees involved, and criminal proceedings have been initiated under the article concerning abuse of official position. The GKNB has pledged to identify and hold accountable all parties implicated in this corrupt practice, emphasizing their commitment to combating corruption within state institutions.

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Currently, investigative and operational measures are being carried out within the framework of the criminal case. The GKNB stated that all those involved will be identified and brought to justice.