32 Bangladeshis, who illegally stayed in the republic, were detained in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the press center of the Kyrgyz National Security Service told RIA Novosti. They were detained by the Chuisky National Security Department during a thoroughly planned operation, the press center said.
All the foreigners have been identified and they are currently giving statements. According to the preliminary dada, the illegal immigrants arrived in Kyrgyzstan using a Bangladeshi tourism firm.
The firm promised them that they would be transported to Europe through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moscow. According to the detained, the firm has branches throughout Central Asia, Russia, and Europe.
The immigrants were waiting in Bishkek for forged passports so that the could continue their trip. They paid the firm $1,500-2,000 to go to Bishkek and then several times more to be brought to Europe.
The immigrants are being kept in the Bishkek interior detention center. The Kyrgyz National Security Service press center reported that these "tourists" would face trial and deportation.
