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Former head of Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security and former Deputy Prime Minister Kamchybek Tashiev, along with seven other defendants in the so-called "Case 75," have been found guilty of attempting to violently seize power, 24.kg reports.
The court found all eight guilty under Article 326, "Violent Seizure of Power," of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, and sentenced each to four years' imprisonment with confiscation of property.
At the same time, the court acquitted all defendants under Article 337 of the Criminal Code – “Abuse of office.”
Along with Kamchybek Tashiev, former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, former deputy of parliament Kurmankul Zulushev, public figure Bekbolot Talgarbekov, former ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan Emilbek Uzakbaev, ex-deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Kurmanbek Dyikanbaev, former Deputy Prime Minister Aaly Karashev and former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Kursan Asanov.
However, the convicted individuals will not be sent to a penal colony. Their sentences of imprisonment have been replaced by three years of probation supervision.
If they break the law or the terms of their probation during this period, they could face imprisonment.
The court explained its decision by citing that the alleged crime had not been completed and remained in the preparatory stage. Furthermore, the defendants' personalities were taken into account. The court concluded that their rehabilitation was possible without social isolation.
Five defendants in the case—Bekbolot Talgarbekov, Emilbek Uzakbaev, Kurmanbek Dyikanbaev, Aaly Karashev, and Kursan Asanov, who had been in custody since February—were released from the courtroom.
The prosecutor had previously asked the court to sentence all defendants to nine years in prison. In their final statements, the defendants themselves requested an acquittal.
Lawyers for Kamchybek Tashiev and Kurmankul Zulushev stated that they disagree with the verdict and intend to appeal it to a higher court.
The case became known as the "Letter of 75" after an appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan and the Speaker of Parliament calling for early presidential elections was released on February 9, 2026. The document bore the signatures of 75 people.
The following day, February 10, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov dismissed Kamchybek Tashiev from his posts as Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State Committee for National Security. The head of state explained his decision by stating his desire to "prevent a split in society, including between government agencies, and, on the contrary, to strengthen unity."
Later, a criminal case, known as "Case 75," was opened against Tashiev. Initially, the case materials were classified, and the court hearings were held behind closed doors.
From June 15, the hearings were held in open session, but from June 22, the trial was again kept secret.
