Brother of former Cabinet head steps down from Penitentiary Service role
On January 15, 2025, it was reported by the 24.kg news agency that Rakhatbek Japarov, the younger brother of former chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Japarov, has resigned from his position as deputy head of the State Penitentiary Service. The department’s press service confirmed this information, stating that Rakhatbek Japarov submitted his letter of resignation voluntarily on January 14. He had been serving in this role since October 2020.
In August 2024, President Sadyr Japarov had awarded Rakhatbek Japarov with the rank of Major General of the Internal Service. This news comes as a surprise to many, and the reasons behind Rakhatbek Japarov’s resignation have not been disclosed. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
