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Raiymbek Matraimov
![Undaunted, Joint Investigation Rolls Out Records Backing Corruption Reporting Undaunted, Joint Investigation Rolls Out Records Backing Corruption Reporting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Undaunted, Joint Investigation Rolls Out Records Backing Corruption Reporting
By Catherine Putz
RFE/RL, OCCRP and Kloop have published two new reports as well as a database filled with documents provided by murdered former money launderer Aierken Saimaiti.
![Kyrgyz Authorities Make Corruption Accusation Against Journalist Kyrgyz Authorities Make Corruption Accusation Against Journalist](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Kyrgyz Authorities Make Corruption Accusation Against Journalist
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz authorities allege, with the hearsay of a single witness, that journalists involved in a massive investigation of corruption took payment to report.
![Kyrgyz Customs Officer Reportedly Under Investigation Kyrgyz Customs Officer Reportedly Under Investigation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Kyrgyz Customs Officer Reportedly Under Investigation
By Catherine Putz
A customs official named in the bombshell OCCRP, RFE/RL, and Kloop investigation last year is reportedly under official investigation.
![Libel Lawsuit Moves Ahead Against Kyrgyz Media Outlets Libel Lawsuit Moves Ahead Against Kyrgyz Media Outlets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Libel Lawsuit Moves Ahead Against Kyrgyz Media Outlets
By Catherine Putz
One outlet has been dropped from the Matraimov lawsuit, but RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service and Kloop remain in the crosshairs.
![After Exposing Corruption, Media Under Pressure in Kyrgyzstan After Exposing Corruption, Media Under Pressure in Kyrgyzstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
After Exposing Corruption, Media Under Pressure in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Individuals implicated in massive corruption exposed in a recent joint investigation by RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk, OCCRP, and Kloop have hit back with a lawsuit.
![Kyrgyzstan Reacts to Bombshell Investigative Report, Taking to the Snowy Streets Kyrgyzstan Reacts to Bombshell Investigative Report, Taking to the Snowy Streets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-reacts-to-bombshell-investigative-report-ekm9d-xxyaeabzx.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan Reacts to Bombshell Investigative Report, Taking to the Snowy Streets
By Colleen Wood
A bombshell investigative report mobilized people to protest corruption and demand reform in Bishkek.
![Matraimov Wins Court Case and Reinstatement in Kyrgyzstan Matraimov Wins Court Case and Reinstatement in Kyrgyzstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-04_17-08-24.jpg)
Matraimov Wins Court Case and Reinstatement in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Raiymbek Matraimov was fired on Atambayev’s last day in office. A Bishkek court ruled his firing illegal.
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