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07/15/2026, 16:26The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has uncovered instances of corruption at the Modern International University in Manas. As part of the investigation, the university’s vice-chancellor has been detained.
According to the State Committee for National Security, anti-corruption measures have revealed that certain lecturers and the university’s vice-chancellor were systematically collecting money from students.
As reported by the security service, money was demanded under various pretexts, including in exchange for awarding passing marks, admission to tests and examinations, successful completion of mid-term and final assessments, as well as for resolving other issues related to the academic process.
On the basis of the evidence gathered, a criminal case has been opened under Article 342 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (‘Receiving a bribe’). As part of the investigation, investigative and operational measures were carried out at the university.
As a result, the university’s vice-rector, E.N.M., was detained and placed in the temporary detention centre of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) noted that work to identify and combat corruption, including within the higher education system in the regions of Kyrgyzstan, is continuing.
