Kyrgyzstan Deports 20 Foreigners After Migration Law Raids in Issyk-Kul

Kyrgyzstan has deported 20 foreign nationals after identifying numerous violations of migration laws during an operation in the Issyk-Kul region. The special operation, dubbed "Illegal-2026," uncovered a total of 58 breaches of migration legislation. Authorities inspected more than 20 enterprises where foreign citizens were employed.

The inspections revealed that several individuals from Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan were engaged in labor activities within Kyrgyzstan without possessing the necessary work permits or authorization. In response, 58 administrative protocols were filed against those found in violation of regulations concerning the stay of foreign citizens, the order of labor activities, and the use of foreign labor.

As a direct consequence of these violations, 16 citizens of Pakistan and 4 citizens of Bangladesh were expelled from Kyrgyzstan. Law enforcement agencies indicated that these operational and preventive measures are ongoing, suggesting further actions may follow.