Extradited Gang Member: Moscow to Bishkek

Kyrgyz Authorities Apprehend Alleged Gang Member Extradited from Moscow. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – June 15, 2025. A significant development in the ongoing fight against organized crime has unfolded with the arrest of a Kyrgyz national in Bishkek. The man, apprehended in Moscow on June 10th, is believed to be a member of the Batukaev organized crime group. According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), the suspect was potentially being prepared for a promotion within the Russian criminal underworld, possibly to the rank of "vor v zakone" (thief in law). His extradition highlights the growing cooperation between Kyrgyz and Russian law enforcement agencies in tackling transnational crime. The suspect's detention underscores the ongoing efforts to disrupt the activities of organized crime groups and bring those responsible to justice. This case also brings renewed attention to Aziz Batukaev, a notorious criminal figure infamously released from prison in 2013 under questionable circumstances. The successful extradition sends a strong message that international collaboration can effectively combat organized crime.