Kyrgyz prosecutors seek 9-year terms for eight in 'Letter 75' case

September 7, 2026 at 04:16 PM2 min

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Kyrgyz prosecutors on September 7 asked the Bishkek City Court to sentence former State Committee for National Security chief Kamchybek Tashiev and seven co-defendants to nine years in prison each in the 'Letter 75' case. The request came during closing arguments, with a verdict expected at the next hearing on September 10. The appeal follows a July 2 district court ruling that imposed four-year terms with probation, which both sides challenged.

Key Facts

Prosecutors requested nine years in prison with confiscation of property for all eight defendants in the 'Letter 75' case.
The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, when the verdict may be announced.
On July 2, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek convicted the eight defendants of preparing to forcibly seize power and sentenced them to four years in prison with three years of probationary supervision.
The Bishkek City Court began hearing the appeal on August 10 and has conducted most sessions behind closed doors.
On September 7, the defense requested repeat forensic psychological and linguistic examinations, but the court rejected the motions.

Prosecution's Demand

State prosecutors asked the Bishkek City Court to sentence all eight defendants to nine years in prison with confiscation of property. The request was made during closing arguments on September 7. The prosecution had sought the same nine-year terms during the original trial in the Pervomaisky District Court.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants include former State Committee for National Security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, former Prosecutor General Kurmankul Zulushev, and former Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. Also charged are Bekbolot Talgarbekov, Kursan Asanov, Kurmanbek Dyykanbaev, Aaly Karashev, and Emil Uzakbaev. They were convicted of preparing to forcibly seize power in connection with an appeal to President Sadyr Japarov and the parliament speaker calling for early presidential elections.

Appeal Proceedings

The Bishkek City Court began hearing the appeal on August 10 and has held most sessions in closed mode. On September 7, the defense asked for repeat forensic psychological and linguistic examinations, but the court rejected the motions. Almost all defendants have already spoken during closing arguments, with Tashiev, Emilbek Uzakbaev, and Kurmanbek Dyykanbaev still to address the court. The next hearing is set for Thursday, September 10, when the verdict may be announced.