In connection with misunderstandings that arose on social media regarding the bill concerning amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes, the Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan issued an official clarification.
The agency noted that property confiscation is only possible based on a court decision, which is a fundamental principle enshrined in the country's Constitution.
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The Prosecutor General's Office emphasized that the proposed amendments aim to improve mechanisms that allow the state to confiscate property obtained through criminal means. It also pertains to cases where the accused are wanted. However, the final decision on confiscation can only be made by the court after a full judicial review.
“The main goal of the amendments is to strengthen the legal framework; they do not imply property confiscation without a judicial act,” the agency clarified.
The Prosecutor General's Office urged citizens to rely on official sources of information and not to succumb to distorted data spread on the internet.
