Kyrgyzstan’s Ex-President’s Assistant Arrested by Interpol
Citizen of Kyrgyzstan Wanted by Interpol for Fraud Detained in Moldova
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was wanted by Interpol for fraud on an especially large scale has been detained in Moldova, according to the General Inspectorate for Migration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova.
The man was detained for extradition in accordance with an issued international arrest warrant. The statement from the General Inspectorate for Migration highlighted the efforts of migration officers in identifying individuals on the international wanted list who attempt to use the territory of Moldova to evade criminal liability.
Independent investigative journalist Bolot Temirov had previously reported on the detention in Moldova of former supporter of President Sadyr Japarov, Aidar Khalikov, and the possibility of his extradition to Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has not yet commented on the detention.
Aidar Khalikov was a member of the Mekenchil party and had received the status of public assistant to the head of state after the events in 2020. In 2024, he left Kyrgyzstan and openly criticized Sadyr Japarov and his inner circle.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge regarding the extradition and potential legal proceedings involving the detained individual. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
