The damage caused by former President Askar Akayev and his family to Kyrgyzstan runs to billions of soms, Daniyar Usenov, acting deputy prime minister and head of the commission probing Akayev\'s property, told reporters on Friday. \"The damage caused by the president\'s family through tax evasion, the violation of privatization rules, duty evasions and other offenses is estimated at billions of soms,\" he said. Speaking in parliament, Usenov said the list of companies and facilities affiliated with the president and his family has grown to 178. (Interfax)