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In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained

On December 9, a woman named T.A., born in 1992, approached the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs for help regarding her acquaintance J.A. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region confirmed receipt of the statement. According to the information provided by the applicant, the suspect, having gained her trust and promising to return a profit of 4 thousand dollars, fraudulently took her money amounting to 15 thousand dollars from October to

12.12.2025, 15:09
The GKNB detained a blogger who published provocative posts on social media
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The GKNB detained a blogger who published provocative posts on social media

Law enforcement agencies remind about the consequences of publications on the internet In the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was reported that a citizen was detained for publishing provocative posts on interethnic topics on social media. He turned out to be T.A.D., who, as law enforcement officials found out, systematically expressed his dislike for a certain nationality, which could provoke interethnic tension and mass riots.

12.12.2025, 13:51
Activist and videoblogger Aibek Tenizbay detained for 48 hours
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Activist and videoblogger Aibek Tenizbay detained for 48 hours

Today, the court is expected to make a decision on the measure of restraint for the detainee. Aibek Tenizbay, an activist and video blogger, is under arrest for 48 hours. It is expected that tomorrow his lawyer, Zhanish Barakov, will present the case in court to determine the measure of restraint.

12.12.2025, 13:48
In Bishkek, a man hanged himself on a power line pole
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In Bishkek, a man hanged himself on a power line pole

The identity of the deceased has been established An incident occurred in Bishkek, where a man was found hanged on a power line pole. This information was provided by the employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs.

12.12.2025, 13:20
The State National Security Committee detained six doctors from the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology
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The State National Security Committee detained six doctors from the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security, a complex corruption scheme involving forensic psychiatric specialists was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology. They are suspected of helping defendants in serious and particularly serious cases evade criminal responsibility for money by declaring them insane. The case materials indicate that in mid-2025, a group of six doctors from the

12.12.2025, 12:59
In Kazakhstan, a man was detained for frying chicken on the Eternal Flame
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In Kazakhstan, a man was detained for frying chicken on the Eternal Flame

In Ridder, police were able to identify the man who was frying chicken on the Eternal Flame located at the Glory Obelisk. They analyzed footage from surveillance cameras, interviewed witnesses, and checked the surrounding area. As a result, a 31-year-old local resident was detained. The reasons for his actions remain unknown.

12.12.2025, 12:34
Corruption in Forensic Psychiatry: The State National Security Committee Detained Six Expert Doctors
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Corruption in Forensic Psychiatry: The State National Security Committee Detained Six Expert Doctors

During the investigation conducted by the State National Security Committee, an organized corruption scheme related to forensic psychiatric examinations was uncovered. In particular, employees of the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, acting in the interests of defendants in serious criminal cases, fraudulently assigned the status of "insane" for monetary rewards, allowing them to evade criminal liability. According to available information, in mid-2025, six expert

12.12.2025, 12:11
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Detention of the Blogger. Comment from the State Committee for National Security

According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the author of interethnic provocative posts on social media has been detained. In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "Incitement of racial, ethnic, national, religious, or interregional enmity (hatred)," and the detainee T. A. D. has been placed in the pre-trial detention center of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic. Investigative

12.12.2025, 12:05
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Storm Warning: Strong Winds Expected in Bishkek and Chui Region

The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports an upcoming increase in wind in Bishkek and the Chui region, expected within the next hour and throughout the day. According to the agency's information, the eastern wind may reach speeds of 15-20 meters per second.

12.12.2025, 11:47
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The Boom Gorge has turned into an ice rink: drivers complain about mass accidents

At night, the Boom Gorge faced serious road issues. A sharp drop in temperature and precipitation led to the formation of ice on the roadway, creating extremely unfavorable conditions for driving. According to testimonies from drivers and witnesses, numerous accidents occurred on the highway. Cars skidded, lost control, and ended up across the road, while some vehicles veered off to the side. In certain areas, traffic was severely hindered. Drivers express dissatisfaction regarding the severe

12.12.2025, 11:47
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In the village of Toru-Aygyr, strong winds damaged the solar panels at the station

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Toru-Aygyr, strong winds caused damage to solar panels at a construction site for a power plant. This station, located near the village, is a significant project for the renewable energy sector in Kyrgyzstan. Its capacity is expected to be around 300 megawatts, which will significantly increase the share of clean energy in the national energy system.

12.12.2025, 11:45
Detained the author of provocative posts on social media – GKNB
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Detained the author of provocative posts on social media – GKNB

In order to prevent interethnic strife, a citizen identified as T.A.D. has been detained, according to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). It is reported that the suspect regularly posted provocative content on social media, demonstrating his dislike for a particular nationality, which could lead to incitement of interethnic hatred and cause mass unrest.

12.12.2025, 11:26
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The Head of the Traffic Police Criticized the Work of the Road Police in Balakchi and the Kemin District

Azenbek Kozukeiev, head of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, conducted an inspection of the road safety staff in Balakchy, located in the Issyk-Kul region, and in the Kemin district of the Chui region. According to the press service of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety, this inspection was aimed at assessing measures to prevent road traffic accidents during the winter period. During the inspection, Kozukeiev identified several

12.12.2025, 11:16
GKNB: Author of Provocative Posts of Interethnic Nature in Social Networks Detained
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GKNB: Author of Provocative Posts of Interethnic Nature in Social Networks Detained

Employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted operational activities and identified a citizen of the country named T.A.D., who regularly posted provocative content on social media. His publications contained expressions of hostility towards a specific nationality, which threatens to incite interethnic hatred and could lead to mass riots. In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated. Based on the materials of the case, an expert conclusion was obtained from the

12.12.2025, 11:11
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Broke a girl's arm. A psychologist in Bishkek was sentenced to six years in prison.

The Leninsky District Court announced the verdict in the case of the cruel treatment of a girl suffering from autism, who was harmed during a session with a private psychologist. This was reported by Nazgul Turdubekova, head of the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders." According to her information, the psychologist was sentenced to six years in a general regime colony and was detained directly in the courtroom.

12.12.2025, 10:58
Took Money. Six Doctors from the Center for Psychiatry and Narcology Placed in GKNB Pretrial Detention Center
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Took Money. Six Doctors from the Center for Psychiatry and Narcology Placed in GKNB Pretrial Detention Center

A corruption scheme was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), as reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information from the state committee, organized corrupt activities were identified among forensic psychiatric experts who, for monetary rewards, declared defendants accused of serious articles of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic as "insane," thereby allowing them to evade criminal responsibility.

12.12.2025, 10:47
In Bishkek, a suspect in large-scale fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in large-scale fraud has been detained

In Bishkek, officers of the Oktobrskiy District Department of Internal Affairs detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. According to the press service of the department, a citizen named K.E. filed an official complaint regarding the actions of A.A., who, according to him, embezzled $160,000 from October 2023 to February 2024 under the pretext of increasing his capital.

11.12.2025, 19:00
In Osh, a car hit and killed a schoolboy.
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In Osh, a car hit and killed a schoolboy.

According to the driver, he did not see the teenager due to the rain and darkness A tragedy occurred in the city of Osh: a car hit a schoolboy, who died at the scene. Information about the incident was received from the city police department.

11.12.2025, 18:13
Scandal at the "Manas" Theater. Director Temporarily Suspended from Position
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Scandal at the "Manas" Theater. Director Temporarily Suspended from Position

Photo by the Ministry of Culture. Nurbek Talantbek uulu Nurbek Talantbek uulu, who holds the position of director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas," has temporarily suspended his duties. This became known through the press service of the Ministry of Culture. It is worth noting that information about a conflict among the theater staff has spread on social media.

11.12.2025, 17:33
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In Kazakhstan, dozens of people were poisoned by gas on a train. Two children are in intensive care.

As a result of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred on a train arriving at the "Almaty-2" station in southern Kazakhstan, 52 people were affected. It is believed that the incident was related to filming organized by a film studio, as reported by Tengrinews. According to information provided by the press service of the Almaty public health department, 13 ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. All the victims were taken to city hospitals for examination and necessary medical

11.12.2025, 16:55
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In Kante, a drunken member of an organized crime group was detained for beating a random passerby.

In the Chui region, a man who is registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a possible member of an organized criminal group has been arrested. This information was provided by the press service of the Chui region internal affairs department. According to police data, on December 10, 2025, at approximately 01:20, a citizen named A.Z. reported to the Issyk-Ata District Department of Internal Affairs that an unknown man, being in a state of alcohol intoxication, inflicted bodily harm on

11.12.2025, 16:46
Professor of KGMA Beat His Wife
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Professor of KGMA Beat His Wife

The woman filed a complaint with the police An incident occurred involving a professor from KGMA who beat his wife. The woman reported the abuse on social media and decided to contact the police.

11.12.2025, 16:11
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Construction of a shopping center continues in the 10th microdistrict despite the ban

Despite the order from the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of the Kyrgyz Republic to suspend work, the construction of a four-story shopping center at 20a in the 10th microdistrict continues. This was reported by local residents to the editorial office of 24.kg. During an inspection conducted by the Ministry, violations of the requirements regarding the construction process of this building were discovered.

11.12.2025, 15:53
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Bishkek City Court upheld the decision in the case of Rita Karasartova

Today it became known that the Bishkek City Court upheld the sentence previously handed down by the Sverdlovsk District Court against human rights activist Rita Karasartova. This information was confirmed by her relatives. Recall that in September of this year, the Sverdlovsk District Court charged Rita Karasartova under Articles 278 "Mass Riots" and 327 "Public Calls for Violent Seizure of Power" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, imposing a fine of 50,000 soms

11.12.2025, 15:05
Unknown individuals detained and took away activist Aibek Tenizbay
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Unknown individuals detained and took away activist Aibek Tenizbay

The family of activist Aibek Tenizbay reported his detention. According to them, this happened on the morning of December 11, when unknown men arrived at his mother's house in the village of Koy-Tash. Activist Aibek Tenizbay. The men identified themselves as law enforcement officers and took Aibek away in an unknown direction.

11.12.2025, 14:54
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In Osh, a schoolboy was fatally hit, the driver has been detained

A tragic incident occurred in the southern capital, Osh, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old schoolboy. This was reported by the press service of the UPSM. According to the available information, on the evening of December 9, on Razzakov Street, a driver of a Honda Fit, born in 1973 and named A.N., hit the teenager who was crossing the road. Unfortunately, the young man died at the scene of the incident.

11.12.2025, 12:47
Attempt to smuggle drugs from Kyrgyzstan thwarted in Uzbekistan
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Attempt to smuggle drugs from Kyrgyzstan thwarted in Uzbekistan

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the thwarting of an attempt to smuggle drugs, during which nearly 3 kilograms of hashish brought from Kyrgyzstan was seized. The incident occurred in the Boston district of the Andijan region. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle traveling from Andijan to Tashkent and, as a result of the inspection, discovered 2 kilograms and 994 grams of the drug, belonging to a 39-year-old resident of Andijan.

11.12.2025, 12:39
Reports of the detention of activist Aibek Tenizbay
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Reports of the detention of activist Aibek Tenizbay

According to Radio Azattyk, activist Aibek Tenizbay was detained by unknown individuals, as confirmed by his relatives. The incident occurred on December 11 in the village of Koy-Tash, located in the Chui region. The unknown individuals, who identified themselves as law enforcement officers, detained Tenizbay right outside his home. They also took his mother's mobile phone.

11.12.2025, 12:21
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A schoolboy was killed in Osh

A tragic incident occurred in Osh, resulting in the death of a schoolboy due to a car accident. This was reported by sources from the Kaktus.media editorial team. According to their information, on December 9, around 6:30 PM, on Razzakov Street, near the railway tracks, a driver of a "Honda Fit," born in 1973 and named N. A., hit 13-year-old K. D., who was crossing the road. The boy died at the scene of the accident. Preliminary information indicates that the driver did not see the

11.12.2025, 12:01
Left home and did not return. Missing 14-year-old girl Aydai Bayitova
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Left home and did not return. Missing 14-year-old girl Aydai Bayitova

On December 10, 2025, A.Sh., the mother of the missing girl, reported to the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek. In her statement, she mentioned that on December 9, 2025, at around 08:00, her daughter, 14-year-old Aydai Bayitova, left home in the new residential area "Kalyis-Ordo" heading to school and has not returned since.

11.12.2025, 11:53
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In Moscow, a group that illegally legalized over 53 thousand migrants was detained

A group suspected of illegally legalizing over 53,000 migrants has been detained in the capital of Russia. The information was provided by the Public Relations Center of the FSB of Russia. It has been reported that the FSB's Moscow and Moscow Region Department has suspended the activities of this criminal group, which was engaged in the illegal legalization of migrants.

11.12.2025, 11:46
Production of foam plastic suspended at the enterprise in the village of Lebedinovka
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Production of foam plastic suspended at the enterprise in the village of Lebedinovka

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has announced the suspension of the foam production enterprise located in the village of Lebedinovka. The reason for this decision was the violation of environmental standards identified during a joint inspection with the municipal inspection. The inspection was based on a video posted on Facebook, which showed that the foam producer is the company LLC "Bars Medved".

11.12.2025, 10:30
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In the Ak-Suysky District, 11 cars were caught in a snowdrift

On December 10, in the Ak-Suisky district of the Issyk-Kul region, as a result of a heavy snowstorm, 11 passenger cars were caught in snow drifts. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, work was carried out to free the vehicles from the snow drifts in the villages of Sary-Kamysh, Boz-Uchuk, Kachybek, and Ichke-Jergez. Operational groups from the MES and civil defense services participated in eliminating the consequences of

11.12.2025, 09:30
Emergency situation declared in Tyup District due to bad weather
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Emergency situation declared in Tyup District due to bad weather

Photo from the internet According to information from the president's office in the Issyk-Kul region, a state of emergency has been declared in the Tyup district due to heavy precipitation and worsening weather conditions. Earlier, a few hours ago, special forces and civil defense authorities began operating in an enhanced mode.

11.12.2025, 09:16
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At Issyk-Kul - "ulan": dust storm and wind up to 35 meters per second

A strong dust storm has been recorded on the shores of Issyk-Kul, particularly in Toru-Aygir and neighboring settlements. According to witnesses, movement in such conditions has become extremely difficult, and visibility has decreased to just a few meters. According to meteorologists, the wind speed blowing from the west reached 33–35 meters per second. Local residents report that gusts of wind are lifting sand and small stones, making the roads dangerous for vehicles. Emergency services

11.12.2025, 09:11
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The Case of the Riots. Temirlan Sultanbekov is being pressured, claims his sister

Kanykey Sultanbekova, the sister of Temirlan Sultanbekov, has addressed the public with serious accusations against the authorities regarding human rights violations and pressure on her brother, who was arrested on charges of preparing mass riots. She posted information about this on social media. According to her, the conditions in which Temirlan is being held represent "moral and psychological pressure." She reported that he is in a cell with eighteen other inmates, one of whom has

11.12.2025, 09:00
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Emergency Mode: Situation at Issyk-Kul Under Control

Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Issyk-Kul region, Bakytbek Zhetigenov, the authorized representative of the president, has been conducting inspections in the Tyup, Ak-Suu, and other districts since early morning. He is monitoring the state of the roads and the work of emergency services, as a result of which urgent instructions have been given to the responsible authorities. The regional operational headquarters has been actively functioning since early morning. All services,

11.12.2025, 08:58
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In Bishkek, three buses collided due to icy conditions

Last night in Bishkek, a traffic accident occurred involving three city buses. The incident took place on one of the busy streets of the city, where due to icy conditions and worsening weather, vehicles began to skid. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured as a result of the accident, and the damage was limited to the buses. Traffic Safety Administration officials were on site, promptly managing traffic and completing all necessary documentation.

11.12.2025, 08:23
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In the Tyup District, eight cars were freed from a snowdrift

On the evening of December 10, in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, snowdrifts occurred due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. Eight vehicles were stranded on the Toktoyan — Chon-Toguzbay — Mikhailovka highway, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. To provide assistance, a response team was organized, led by Colonel Mirlan Karabaev, head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Issyk-Kul region. Together with civil defense forces,

11.12.2025, 08:18
In Aravan, former civil servants suspected of corruption in land transformation have been detained
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In Aravan, former civil servants suspected of corruption in land transformation have been detained

According to information from the press service of the Osh region police department, the following individuals have been detained: A. B., born in 1967, who held the position of head of the urban planning and architecture department in the Aravan district; A. K., born in 1953, who previously headed the Nurabad rural administration; I. A., born in 1969, a former land issues specialist at the district cadastral enterprise; Y. A., born in 1968, who served as a land surveyor in the Nurabad rural

10.12.2025, 21:54
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The Customs Service identified a violation of the conditions for the temporary import of containers worth over 2 million soms.

According to information from the customs service, from 2021 to 2023, 34 containers were imported through the "Torugart" checkpoint addressed to LLC "B. LLC" and LLC "Ü. i. K." under temporary import documents. Currently, these containers have not been returned, and their status in the EAIS database remains open. Non-compliance with the conditions of temporary import has resulted in a loss to the state amounting to 2,041,709 soms, including accrued penalties.

10.12.2025, 21:26