According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the group had a clear hierarchy and distribution of roles. The so-called "coordination groups" were supposed to put forward political demands, while criminal elements provided forceful support. Some participants had already distributed future positions among themselves.
The detainees planned a series of rallies across the country, starting from the southern regions and then moving to Bishkek and other areas, creating the appearance of mass discontent. Their plans also included unconstitutional calls and possible seizures of administrative buildings, television channels, and law enforcement facilities.
During the searches, weapons, ammunition, grenades, communication devices, cash amounting to 150,000 USD, documents related to financing the unrest, action plans, and narcotic substances were seized. The detainees — A.U. (born 1963), S.T. (born 1998), A.Sh. (born 1979), E.E. (born 1983), M.D. (born 1984), Sh.T. (born 1986), A.K. (born 1993), A.u.E (born 1993), K.N. (born 1993), K.K. (born 1970) — are charged under part 1 of article 278 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (preparation for organizing mass riots accompanied by violence and vandalism). All individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility.
Currently, investigative actions are being conducted within the framework of the criminal case to identify other participants and individuals who financed the activities of the destructive group.
During the searches, weapons, ammunition, grenades, communication devices, cash amounting to 150,000 USD, documents related to financing the unrest, action plans, and narcotic substances were seized. The detainees — A.U. (born 1963), S.T. (born 1998), A.Sh. (born 1979), E.E. (born 1983), M.D. (born 1984), Sh.T. (born 1986), A.K. (born 1993), A.u.E (born 1993), K.N. (born 1993), K.K. (born 1970) — are charged under part 1 of article 278 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (preparation for organizing mass riots accompanied by violence and vandalism). All individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility.
Currently, investigative actions are being conducted within the framework of the criminal case to identify other participants and individuals who financed the activities of the destructive group.
According to media reports, the following individuals have been detained:
- Kadybek Atambaev, politician and son of former president Almazbek Atambaev, member of the "Social-Democrats" party;
- Temirlan Sultanbekov, politician;
- Shailoobek Atazov, former member of parliament;
- Damir Musakeev, former bodyguard of Almazbek Atambaev;
- Ermek Ermatov, member of the "Social-Democrats" party;
- Kubanychbek Kadyrov, former deputy;
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a total of 10 people have been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility.
Additionally, the following individuals have been questioned:
Raissa Atambaeva, former First Lady of Kyrgyzstan;
Adakhan Madumarov, former deputy;
The ex-wife of journalist Dmitry Lozhnikov, who previously headed the "April" television channel;
Syimyk Zhapikeev, former head of the State Financial Intelligence Service (Finpol);
