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In Bishkek, suspects have been detained in a phone fraud case
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In Bishkek, suspects have been detained in a phone fraud case

On January 29, 2026, a written statement was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek from a citizen L.T., in which she requested measures to be taken against unidentified individuals. The investigation established that on January 27, 2026, a group of unknown individuals contacted the victim using various phone numbers. They posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), and the National

04.02.2026, 13:22
Attention! Avalanche danger expected at Ala-Bel Pass and in Chychkan Gorge
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Attention! Avalanche danger expected at Ala-Bel Pass and in Chychkan Gorge

On February 4, avalanches and snow drifts are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan due to the deteriorating avalanche situation. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Bishkek-Osh route (length 198–255 km), including the Ala-Bel pass and the Chychkan gorge, is considered particularly hazardous. Additionally, ice and snow accumulation is likely on the roads.

04.02.2026, 11:50
In Issyk-Ata, two suspects were detained for selling someone else's apartment
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In Issyk-Ata, two suspects were detained for selling someone else's apartment

A resident of the village of Luxembourg became a victim of fraudsters and lost his apartment, valued at 80 thousand dollars. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The man, born in 1981, contacted the police on June 21, 2025. He stated that at the end of January, a group of unknown individuals deceitfully took possession of his apartment, re-registered the ownership in their name, and subsequently sold it to third parties.

04.02.2026, 11:36
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Queues at the border. The GKNB detained the head of the "Dostuk - Road" checkpoint (photo, video)

On February 2, the head of the "Dostuk - Road" checkpoint of the State Border Service of the GKNB KR, A. N. O., was detained on suspicion of corrupt actions. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security. The detention is related to a case concerning the "creation of artificial reasons for the formation of queues at the 'Dostuk - Road' checkpoint."

04.02.2026, 11:28
In Chuy Region, suspects in fraud have been detained
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In Chuy Region, suspects in fraud have been detained

On June 21, 2025, a resident of the village of Luxembourg, 44-year-old Sh. V., approached the police department of the Issyk-Ata district with a request to take action against I. A. and her accomplices. According to him, at the end of January 2025, they deceitfully took possession of his apartment, acting with selfish intentions. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported this incident. According to the provided information, the fraudsters

04.02.2026, 11:24
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In the past 24 hours, 4 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan

In the last 24 hours, 4 cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, for which 5 fire brigades were mobilized, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) on February 4. The fires occurred in the cities and regions of: Jalal-Abad, Chui, Batken, and Osh.

04.02.2026, 11:17
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Suspects in Major Fraud Detained

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy Region reported the detention of suspects in a fraud case, with damages amounting to 80 thousand dollars. Information was received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, where on June 21, 2025, a local resident from the village of Luxembourg reported that citizen I.A. and her accomplices deceitfully took possession of the applicant's apartment at the end of January 2025. After that, they

04.02.2026, 11:13
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The deputy called for strengthening safety measures to prevent child drownings.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Chingiz Ajibayev, who holds the position of vice-speaker, raised the issue of the need to ensure the safety of children to prevent drowning incidents. He cited recent tragic events: at the end of January, two children drowned in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, and in the Sokuluk district, one child died after falling through cracked ice.

04.02.2026, 10:44
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In Bishkek, the police detained a man who extorted 150,000 rubles.

In Bishkek, the police arrested a man named Ch.T., born in 1994, on suspicion of extortion. He was caught in the act while receiving 80,000 soms from the victim. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. On January 19, B.D. contacted law enforcement, reporting that strangers were threatening him and demanding 150,000 Russian rubles, claiming it was a debt of his girlfriend.

04.02.2026, 10:37
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Man dies in avalanche in Osh region

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Suynbek Omurzakov reported on the tragic incident that occurred on January 31, when an avalanche struck a pasture in the Kara-Kulzhinsky district. He noted that the search for the man's body was completed only on the fourth day. According to the deputy, local authorities and rescue services performed their duties at an adequate level; however, to work more effectively, they require modern snow removal equipment. More than 200 local

04.02.2026, 10:13
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The State Committee for National Security detained the head of the "Dostuk - Road" checkpoint.

On February 2, as a result of anti-corruption operations, the head of the "Dostuk - road" checkpoint, an employee of the Border Service of the GKNB in the Osh region, "A.N.O.", was detained. According to the press service of the GKNB, this official regularly received money through intermediaries for facilitating the passage of foreign citizens across the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. In addition, he protected the interests of certain individuals engaged in illegal activities in the

04.02.2026, 10:12
Head of the "Dostuk-Road" Checkpoint Detained for Systemic Corruption
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Head of the "Dostuk-Road" Checkpoint Detained for Systemic Corruption

The head of the "Dostuk-Road" checkpoint was detained by GKNB employees on suspicion of engaging in systemic corruption. This was reported by the press service of the special service. According to the agency, on February 2, 2026, as part of anti-corruption measures, a person known as A.N.O. was detained. The investigation revealed that he was creating artificial queues at the checkpoint, after which he regularly received monetary rewards through intermediaries for ensuring the

04.02.2026, 09:30
"Lesson of Pain". The Physical Education Teacher's Assault in the Issyk-Kul Region Reminded Us of Violence in Schools
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"Lesson of Pain". The Physical Education Teacher's Assault in the Issyk-Kul Region Reminded Us of Violence in Schools

The community condemned the methods of "education" in schools A case of violence occurred in the Issyk-Kul region, where a physical education teacher beat four eighth-graders during a lesson. A recording of the incident quickly spread on social media, causing a wide public outcry and condemnation of corporal punishment. Officials from the regional police department reported that an investigation is underway regarding the incident. One of the parents of the students filed a

04.02.2026, 09:18
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Deputy of the City Council forced the Traffic Police to fine the mayor of Balakchi

A video has appeared on social media in which Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bolo Ibrahimov, previously known as an activist, demands action from traffic inspectors. In the recording, the parliamentarian urgently requests the staff of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate to draw up administrative protocols against a vehicle belonging to the Balikchy city administration. According to witnesses, this vehicle had tinted windows without the necessary permit. As a result of the inspection, Balikchy

04.02.2026, 09:05
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In Bishkek, a man was run over by a truck

A recent incident in Bishkek, which occurred at the intersection of Leo Tolstoy and Kuliev streets, has become a topic of discussion on social media. According to eyewitnesses, a man suddenly threw himself under a moving truck. Miraculously avoiding serious injuries, the victim received first aid at the scene and was urgently taken to the hospital. Currently, there have been no official comments from law enforcement or medical personnel, and the causes of the incident are being investigated.

04.02.2026, 09:05
In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam killed
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In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam killed

It has been reported that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the overthrown Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. This information is being relayed by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the situation and the deceased's lawyer. Media Photo. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi killed in Libya

04.02.2026, 08:13
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In Bishkek, according to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District, a preventive event called "Cyber Fraud" started on February 4. Law enforcement officers, together with representatives of the local administration, emphasized the importance of adhering to basic cybersecurity rules. In particular, they strongly recommend not sharing personal data, bank card details, PIN codes, passwords, and SMS confirmation codes with third parties. Residents are also advised

04.02.2026, 07:26
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Tragedy in Sokuluk: one of the drowned children died on his birthday

On the previous day, a tragic incident occurred in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region: three four-year-old children, who were related, drowned in a small pond. As reported earlier, preliminary information suggests that they fell through the ice of the water body. The bodies of the children were retrieved from the water by local residents and handed over to the police. Villagers recounted the sad circumstances of the incident. The deceased children were close relatives: one of them,

03.02.2026, 19:34
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The Interior Ministry commented on the video about the alleged fraud of 2 million soms in the Chui region.

On February 2, law enforcement officers noticed a video on Instagram posted by a user with the nickname N. M. In this video, a resident of the village of Belovodskoye claimed that five to six years ago, a couple deceitfully took possession of his funds amounting to 2 million soms, while government authorities remained inactive. According to law enforcement agencies, in January 2021, Sh. G., born in 1986, approached her acquaintance S. U., born in 1988, requesting a loan with interest. S. U. was

03.02.2026, 19:27
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Sadyr Japarov spoke about his relatives who died in a car accident

President Sadyr Japarov reported that nearly 10,000 people have died in road traffic accidents in the country over the past ten years. He shared this during a meeting with citizens on February 3 at the State Institution "Unaa." He noted that among the victims of traffic accidents were his own relatives.

03.02.2026, 19:14
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In Batken, a man was sentenced to two years in prison for failing to pay alimony.

In the Batken region, a court sentenced a man who had been evading alimony payments since 2017. His prison term is two years. This became known from a statement by the Judicial Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information, in July 2017, the Batken District Court ordered the citizen to pay a quarter of his income for the maintenance of his child until the child reaches adulthood. Despite numerous warnings from the judicial

03.02.2026, 19:09
Child Swallowed a Battery: Doctors at the NCOMID Saved the Baby's Life
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Child Swallowed a Battery: Doctors at the NCOMID Saved the Baby's Life

At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH), doctors performed an emergency operation to save the life of a one-year-old girl who accidentally swallowed a flat battery. This was reported by the Ministry of Health. The incident occurred on the night of February 1 to 2, when the young patient, known by the initials T.S.A. and born in 2024, swallowed a foreign object. The girl's parents initially thought it might be a regular coin and only sought medical help at 11:00 on

03.02.2026, 17:43
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In Bishkek, a traffic police car collided with a passenger car: the causes of the accident are being investigated.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a traffic accident occurred involving a service vehicle of the State Traffic Safety Department. According to witnesses, the incident took place on one of the central streets. The damage to the vehicles turned out to be minor. A recording that appeared on social media shows that the service vehicle was in the oncoming lane and had its flashing lights on. However, the cause of the collision and the determination of the responsible party remain unclear.

03.02.2026, 17:25
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A man who evaded alimony payments was sentenced to 2 years in prison

The Enforcement Service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported a sentence of two years of imprisonment for a man evading alimony payments. According to information received from the agency, the Batken District Court issued a ruling on July 3, 2017, which stated that the debtor named J.u.S. was required to pay 25% of his income to J.k.S. from April 24, 2017, until the child reaches the age of 18. Despite being notified of the court ruling, the debtor failed to fulfill his obligations.

03.02.2026, 17:15
Promised to help with the pardon. Police officer and GSIN employee detained
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Promised to help with the pardon. Police officer and GSIN employee detained

Money was received, but promises were not fulfilled It has become known about the detention of an employee of the IU-16 GSIN, as well as a representative of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). As specialists found out, the detention was carried out as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to fraud. The individuals involved in the case are "J.D.", who works at

03.02.2026, 16:46
Man Who Was Caught in an Avalanche on the Jailoo in Kara-Kuldja Died
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Man Who Was Caught in an Avalanche on the Jailoo in Kara-Kuldja Died

Photo of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Search for the missing man Rescue services in the Kara-Kuldja district of the Osh region found the body of a 37-year-old man who went missing after an avalanche on the pasture of Julgur. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The incident occurred on January 31, when a group of local hunters was on the pasture. At that time, a snow collapse occurred, resulting in one of them

03.02.2026, 16:14
Deputy Prosecutor Arrested in Talas Region
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Deputy Prosecutor Arrested in Talas Region

The suspect is accused of extorting a bribe During a joint operation of the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a high-profile prosecutor's official suspected of extortion was arrested. On February 1, the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the Talas region, known as S.K.O., was detained while receiving a bribe of 140,000 soms (approximately 1,600 US dollars). According to information from the GKNB, this official created a

03.02.2026, 16:13
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Employees of the FSIN and the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained for extortion

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of several employees of the State Penitentiary Service (SPS) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in a fraud case. According to the SCNS, as a result of joint actions with the Main Department of Criminal Investigation (MDCI) of the SPS and the Investigative Department of the MIA, it was established that several officials from the SPS and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek received

03.02.2026, 16:00
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In Osh Region, rescuers are searching for a man caught in a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, rescue operations are ongoing in search of a 37-year-old man who became a victim of an avalanche on the "Julgur" pasture. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as of today, February 3, 126 people are participating in the search operations. Specialized equipment has been brought in to ensure access to the site of the incident and to clear the roads.

03.02.2026, 15:46
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Large-scale search in Kara-Kuldzha: a man is being searched for under a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja area, located in the Osh region, efforts continue to search for a 37-year-old man who became a victim of a snow avalanche on the Jylgyr pasture on January 31. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, since February 3, search operations have involved representatives from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Osh region, as well as a Republican separate rescue team consisting of 12 rescuers with a drone. They

03.02.2026, 15:26
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The State National Security Committee detained a worker from prison No. 16 and a police officer on suspicion of fraud.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), on February 3, suspects in fraudulent activities were detained. Employees of the state service, as well as the Internal Investigations Department of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), conducted an investigation and found that employees of IK-16, J.D., and a police officer from the First May District Internal Affairs Department, T.N., deceived an inmate in IK-1.

03.02.2026, 14:49
The State Committee for National Security detained a prison employee and a police officer.
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The State Committee for National Security detained a prison employee and a police officer.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of an employee of colony number 16 and a police officer from the First May District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek on suspicion of fraud. According to the GKNB press service, these individuals promised to assist in the issue of pardoning one of the convicts. The suspects, having gained the trust of the convict in colony number 1, from December 2024 to April 2025, seized a significant amount of money, promising

03.02.2026, 14:49
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In Bishkek, a driver failed to yield to a child at a crosswalk and was fined

On February 3, the press service of the Patrol Police Department reported an incident in which a driver failed to yield to a child at a crosswalk. As a result, a protocol for the violation was drawn up. Department employees held a preventive conversation with the offender aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.

03.02.2026, 14:47
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30 hectares of land in Karakol transferred to state ownership

30 hectares of land that were previously privately owned in the Masančy area of Karakol have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to the agency, these plots of land were illegally removed from the land of JSC "Zhemish" and distributed among the shareholders and employees of the company. All the plots are located in the Masančy area in the northwest of Karakol.

03.02.2026, 14:38
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In the Osh Region, one of the brothers died after a quarrel.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred in the Kara-Suu district. After celebrating a holiday, two brothers began to conflict. One of them, the older brother, died as a result of a knife strike inflicted by the younger brother. It has been established that on February 1, 1981, J. A., a resident of the Jalal-Abad region, quarreled with his younger brother J. K., born in 1991, after they had consumed alcohol. During the

03.02.2026, 14:05
In Karakol, 30 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state for a new residential area
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In Karakol, 30 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state for a new residential area

In Karakol, the state has regained 30 hectares of land that were previously used for agriculture. These plots are located in the Masančy area, which is situated in the northwest of the city, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The investigation revealed that the lands were illegally removed from the ownership of JSC "Zhemish" and transferred to the shareholders and employees of the company.

03.02.2026, 13:39
Confidential data of 15 million users from Uzbekistan leaked online
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Confidential data of 15 million users from Uzbekistan leaked online

As a result of a major data leak concerning government institutions in Uzbekistan, personal information of at least 15 million users has been compromised. According to reports on the Reddit platform, it is indicated that citizens' confidential information may have become accessible online due to a serious incident related to the compromise of the central authentication server of government institutions. The leak affected personal data, including passport information, from several

03.02.2026, 12:42
Deputy Prosecutor in Talas Caught Red-Handed Receiving 140,000 Som
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Deputy Prosecutor in Talas Caught Red-Handed Receiving 140,000 Som

In the Talas region, a deputy prosecutor has been detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the investigation, this prosecutor used his official position for personal gain. He exerted pressure on convicts who were on probation and under fines, systematically demanding $2,000 from them.

03.02.2026, 11:57
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The GKNB detained one of the leaders of the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detained individual is O. S. M. It is noted that the excavator, which was frequently used by third parties without permission, is currently in a non-operational state. Its market value is estimated at 800,000 soms, while the total damage inflicted on the state amounts to 1,425,000 soms. At this time, O. S. M. has been placed in the pre-trial detention center in Karakol, and the investigation is ongoing.

03.02.2026, 11:52
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In the Talas Region, the Deputy Prosecutor has been detained

S. K. O., the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the Talas region, has been detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe. This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. S. K. O. has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB, where investigative actions are currently being carried out. These activities are aimed at uncovering other facts of his possible illegal activities and establishing the involvement of other

03.02.2026, 11:45
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained extortionists who demanded 7 million soms from a man under the pretext of his deceased son's debts.

Employees of the Main Department of Criminal Investigation and the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained two suspects, K.N., born in 2005, and T.H., born in 2001, on charges of extortion while they were attempting to obtain part of the amount they demanded. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service, a report was made to the police by a citizen, J.Z., who informed them about the actions of unknown individuals who identified

03.02.2026, 11:44