Anorbank has issued an official statement in response to media reports concerning the alleged kidnapping of the bank’s owner, Kahramonzhon Olimov.
The statement clarifies that the incident is of a private, non-corporate nature and is unrelated to the bank’s operational activities.
Anorbank affirms that it is operating normally, with all branches, services, and digital channels functioning stably. Current and strategic projects are being implemented according to approved plans.
The bank urges media outlets to adhere to ethical standards in their coverage of this matter, refrain from publishing unverified information, and respect the boundaries of personal privacy.
“The bank also emphasizes that excessive discussion or the dissemination of unverified information may impact both the course of the official investigation and respect for the personal boundaries of the victim,” the statement reads.
This announcement follows reports that Anorbank’s primary shareholder was reportedly kidnapped in Paris. On June 23, the financier was allegedly attacked by unknown individuals and taken to a villa near Nice, where he was beaten and a ransom of $10 million was demanded. He was released two days later after a partial ransom payment.