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Kyrgyzstan corruption

Tandem Rule in Kyrgyzstan: The Pursuit of Money and Power

Tandem Rule in Kyrgyzstan: The Pursuit of Money and Power

By Aksana Ismailbekova
The Japarov-Tashiev tandem has sunk real roots into Kyrgyzstan’s society, and those roots are deeper and stronger than they might seem on the surface.

In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest

In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest

By Catherine Putz
Over the last five years, Kyrgyz authorities have repeatedly had their hands on notoriously corrupt former official Raimbek Matraimov and each time let him go. Will this time be different?
Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption

Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption

By Catherine Putz
Transparency International notes a “troubling picture” in the region as countries struggle with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism, and systemic corruption.”

Wanted, Again: Matraimov Once More Sought by Authorities in Kyrgyzstan

Wanted, Again: Matraimov Once More Sought by Authorities in Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Bishkek is on the one hand pursuing an anti-corruption campaign, but at the same time cracking down on the very media that expose such corruption.

Tashiev Thunders Against ‘Kolbaev-Matraimov Mafia’

Tashiev Thunders Against ‘Kolbaev-Matraimov Mafia’

By Catherine Putz
It appears a purge is underway, as Tashiev decries the corrupt in Kyrgyzstan. 

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Who Will Actually Benefit From the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railroad?

Who Will Actually Benefit From the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railroad?

By Navruz Karimov and Abror Kurbonmuratov
Connectivity projects are crucial for landlocked Central Asian countries. Yet the railway brings major concerns: a lack of transparency, smuggling risks, and a possible debt trap. 

Kyrgyzstan, Kusturizatsia, and Corruption 

Kyrgyzstan, Kusturizatsia, and Corruption 

By Aksana Ismailbekova
Kusturizatsia means, literally, “vomiting.” Under the practice, corrupt individuals can repay a fraction of stolen proceeds to the state and then go about their business. Who knows where the money goes?
Soccer School Sparks Controversy in Kyrgyzstan

Soccer School Sparks Controversy in Kyrgyzstan

By Colleen Wood
FC Barcelona visited Kyrgyzstan to inaugurate two new football academies. Japarov is touchy about investigations into how the schools are funded.

Perception of Corruption Stagnates Across Asia

Perception of Corruption Stagnates Across Asia

By Catherine Putz
Governments in Asia are perceived to be as corrupt as ever.

Ahead of Kyrgyz Parliamentary Elections, Elections Official Arrested on Fraud Charges

Ahead of Kyrgyz Parliamentary Elections, Elections Official Arrested on Fraud Charges

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan will finally hold parliamentary elections in late November, more than a year after a botched election spun the country into political turmoil.

Money Laundering! What Money Laundering? Case Against Matraimov Closed

Money Laundering! What Money Laundering? Case Against Matraimov Closed

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz authorities said they were unable to find evidence of Matraimov’s alleged money laundering, despite thousands of words written by investigative journalists outlining it in detail.
US Decries Release of Kyrgyz ‘Crime Boss’ Kolbaev

US Decries Release of Kyrgyz ‘Crime Boss’ Kolbaev

By Catherine Putz
Since 2014, the U.S. has offered a $1 million reward to information leading to the disruption of Kolbaev's alleged criminal network. No takers, so far.

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