The decision on the early termination of Rustam Satkynbaev's judicial powers was made at a meeting of the Judicial Council, the agency's press service reported.

Case Circumstances

Previously, judge and member of the Judicial Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Rustam Satkynbaev was detained by GKNB officers. According to the agency's press center, he was charged under Article 343 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Extortion of a bribe").

  1. September 5, 2025

    judge detained by GKNB

  2. February 3, 2026

    sentencing by the Pervomaisky District Court of the capital

  3. October 22, 2026

    sentence upheld by the Bishkek City Court

During the judicial proceedings, the bribery extortion charge was reviewed in two instances. The Bishkek City Court upheld the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, which was issued earlier in February 2026.

Context

Rustam Satkynbaev holds the position of judge at the Osh City Court and is a member of the Judicial Council of the Kyrgyz Republic.