Illegal Clothing Market on State Land in Jalal-Abad
Jalal-Abad resident detained for organizing illegal clothing market
A resident of Nooken district of Jalal-Abad region has been detained for organizing illegal activities of a clothing market and unauthorized collection of money from the owners of trading containers, according to the press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.
The State Committee for National Security reported that there were facts of corruption revealed in the illegal provision of land plots for temporary use along Eski-Masy-Sai canal, which are on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, for a clothing market.
“He arbitrarily installed commercial containers and, since 2010, collected from tenants from 3,000 to 7,000 soms per month. Damage amounting to more than 7 million soms was caused,” the statement says.
The detainee has been placed in the temporary detention center of the State Committee for National Security and an investigation is underway.
The authorities are taking action to address the illegal activities and corruption in the region, aiming to put an end to such activities and ensure the fair and legal use of land plots and trading containers.
The implications of such organized illegal activities can have a significant impact on the local economy and the livelihoods of traders in the region. It is essential for the authorities to uphold the rule of law and hold those responsible for such activities accountable.
As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge about the extent of the illegal activities and the potential impact on the local community.
