The Kyrgyz State Committee of National Security (UKMK) said on January 11 that its officers detained for questioning dozens of individuals across the country suspected of having links with self-exiled journalist Tilekmat Kudaibergen-uulu (aka Kurenov) and businessman Imamidin Tashov. The UKMK added the two to its wanted list on January 10 on a charge of planning to illegally seize power. The probe was launched in late December after Tashov issued a statement saying several men who introduced themselves as UKMK officers tried to extort cash from him. Tashov is currently in an unspecified country, while Kudaibergen-uulu resides in the United States. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, click here.
Kyrgyz Authorities Detain For Questioning Dozens Of Alleged Associates Of Self-Exiled Journalist, Businessman
The individuals detained are suspected of having links to an émigré journalist and an self-exiled businessman.