TITLE: Kyrgyzstan's National Bank Suspends Currency Exchange Bureau License for Regulatory Violations
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On June 25, 2026, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) announced enforcement actions against currency exchange operators for breaching Kyrgyz legislation and NBKR regulatory requirements.
The NBKR suspended the license of Hasanbay Valuta, a currency exchange bureau located in Nookat City, Nookat District, Osh Region, for a period running from June 23, 2026, through July 7, 2026. The bureau's license, originally issued on January 26, 2024, under number 6697, was suspended due to violations of Kyrgyz laws and NBKR normative legal acts. Additionally, the NBKR imposed a fine of 55,000 som on another currency exchange bureau operating in Osh Region for similar breaches of Kyrgyz legislation and NBKR regulatory standards.
These enforcement actions reflect the NBKR's commitment to maintaining compliance within the currency exchange sector. Currency exchange bureaus operate under strict regulatory oversight to ensure adherence to anti-money laundering standards, counter-terrorism financing requirements, and other financial sector regulations. The suspension and fine serve as enforcement mechanisms to deter non-compliance and protect the integrity of Kyrgyzstan's financial system. The specific violations leading to these actions were not detailed in the announcement, though they relate to breaches of both national legislation and NBKR normative legal acts governing currency exchange operations.
The NBKR continues to monitor licensed financial institutions and enforce regulatory requirements across the sector.