Scheme of illegal land sales under the names of orphans and persons with disabilities to be investigated in Bostery

The issue of illegal land alienation in the Issyk-Kul region was raised during a meeting between President Sadyr Japarov and residents of Balykchy and the region. According to local resident Talaibek uulu Erdik, between 2007 and 2015, ayyl okmotu employees and deputies used the names of orphans and persons with disabilities to register plots, which were then sold for personal gain.

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1. Land fraud scheme involving orphans and disabled persons
2. The scheme: Land plots were registered in the names of orphans and persons with disabilities; Plots were subsequently resold for personal profit; The fraud occurred between 2007 and 2015
3. «If what Mr. Erdik says is true, take measures against the ayyl okmotu» — Sadyr Japarov
4. The Prosecutor General's Office will conduct a detailed study of the facts in Bostery village following the President's instructions.
5. Current status. Local residents report that the issue remains unresolved due to possible pressure from influential figures.

Nature of allegations and government response

A resident of Bostery village reported that he managed to find documents confirming the involvement of a woman who worked with the specified individuals during that period in the fraud. Despite the submission of materials to the district administration, the issue remains unresolved due to possible pressure from influential figures.

The head of state instructed representatives of the prosecutor's office to study these facts in detail. Alongside the land issue, the problem of urban accessibility was addressed. Residents noted a lack of ramps in Balykchy and Bishkek, which limits the movement and opportunities of people with disabilities.

Context

The events concern the village of Bostery, located in the Issyk-Kul region. Infrastructure issues also affected the city of Balykchy and the capital, Bishkek.