According to the press service of the GKNB, this official regularly received money through intermediaries for facilitating the passage of foreign citizens across the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. In addition, he protected the interests of certain individuals engaged in illegal activities in the area.
The detainee has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB.
Currently, GKNB employees are continuing the investigation aimed at identifying other officials who may be connected to this crime.
The State Committee also noted that efforts are being made to improve the conditions for crossing the state border for citizens.
