Japarov's Office Confirms Relative Of Kyrgyz President Detained On Suspicion Of Corruption

A spokesman for Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has confirmed that one of the president's relatives has been detained on suspicion of corruption. Yerbol Sultanbayev said in a Facebook post on July 7 that Ulan Japarov was taken into custody on suspicion of "involvement in corruption related to customs issues." Another official from the presidential press service said 32-year-old Ulan Japarov is the son of the president's cousin. The president has ordered all legal measures be taken against suspects in the case, the official added. Japarov says his government is battling corruption, though some critics say his actions have fallen short of his words. To read the original story by RFE/Rl's Kyrgyz Service, click here.