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Апрель
2025
Clarification by the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration
In response to the dissemination of inaccurate information by certain foreign and anonymous internet sources regarding the alleged involvement of the “Capital Bank of Central Asia” JSC in sanctions evasion schemes and cooperation with individuals under international restrictions, the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration states the following:
“Capital Bank of Central Asia” JSC is a state-owned bank, with 100% of its shares held by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. The bank was established as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability of financial flows, as well as to minimize risks associated with the potential circulation of funds subject to sanctions.
Statements being circulated regarding alleged connections with Ilan Shor, as well as with banks or entities under sanctions, are false. These claims are unfounded, unsupported by any evidence, and are aimed at discrediting the financial system of the Kyrgyz Republic.
We emphasize that one of the key objectives behind the establishment of the “Capital Bank of Central Asia” JSC is to ensure full state control over cross-border ruble transactions and to prevent the use of the country’s financial institutions for circumventing sanctions regimes.
All transactions conducted through the bank are subject to checks in accordance with international standards and national legislation on internal control, compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-financing of illicit activities.
We urge citizens, media representatives, and international partners to rely solely on verified and official information, and to refrain from spreading inaccurate and misleading publications.
“Capital Bank of Central Asia” JSC is a state-owned bank, with 100% of its shares held by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. The bank was established as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability of financial flows, as well as to minimize risks associated with the potential circulation of funds subject to sanctions.
Statements being circulated regarding alleged connections with Ilan Shor, as well as with banks or entities under sanctions, are false. These claims are unfounded, unsupported by any evidence, and are aimed at discrediting the financial system of the Kyrgyz Republic.
We emphasize that one of the key objectives behind the establishment of the “Capital Bank of Central Asia” JSC is to ensure full state control over cross-border ruble transactions and to prevent the use of the country’s financial institutions for circumventing sanctions regimes.
All transactions conducted through the bank are subject to checks in accordance with international standards and national legislation on internal control, compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-financing of illicit activities.
We urge citizens, media representatives, and international partners to rely solely on verified and official information, and to refrain from spreading inaccurate and misleading publications.