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Five People Detained in Bishkek in Connection with Corruption Case in the State Committee for National Security
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Five People Detained in Bishkek in Connection with Corruption Case in the State Committee for National Security

The military prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into a corruption case involving employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The suspect — Zh.E.Z., former head of the GKNB department in Bishkek, is accused of organizing a corruption group that included both agency employees and civilians engaged in personal enrichment. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the initiated criminal case under Article 336 part

27.02.2026, 17:41
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Corruption in the GKNB: five people detained, six employees dismissed

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the military prosecutor's office has initiated a criminal case on charges of corruption against Eldar Jakypbekov, the former head of the main department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in Bishkek and a lieutenant colonel. This became known from a press release by the state committee. He is suspected of organizing a stable criminal group consisting of active employees of the special services and civilians for the purpose of personal enrichment.

27.02.2026, 17:21
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Corruption in the GKNB. 6 National Security Employees Dismissed, 5 Arrested

The military prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into a criminal case related to corruption in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to information provided by the press service of the GKNB on February 27, Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the GKNB in Bishkek, is suspected of organizing a stable corruption scheme involving both GKNB employees and civilians for personal enrichment.

27.02.2026, 17:12
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The CSTO commented on the situation at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border

The CSTO Secretariat is actively monitoring the events at the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan, as stated on the organization's official website. It is worth noting that on February 26 and 27, the situation at the border sharply escalated. Both sides exchanged strikes on border territories and military facilities, while the Pakistani air force attacked Afghan areas, including the capital Kabul. This escalation is a continuation of the conflict that began after the airstrikes by the

27.02.2026, 17:07
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In Yakutia, a native of Kyrgyzstan was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempted rape of a girl, theft, and carjacking.

In Mirny, located in Yakutia, a court hearing took place on February 25, during which a local court sentenced a native of Kyrgyzstan, reports the Unified Press Service of the Courts of the Republic of Sakha. According to the charges, in October 2025, the man unlawfully entered an apartment, where he stole a mobile phone, a jacket with money, and car keys. In one of the rooms, he encountered a sleeping girl and attempted to rape her. However, when the girl began to resist and call for help, the

27.02.2026, 16:55
In the city of Osh, a man promised to sell plots and received more than 1 million soms.
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In the city of Osh, a man promised to sell plots and received more than 1 million soms.

In the city of Osh, a man suspected of fraud related to the sale of land plots has been detained, as reported by the press service of the local police department. According to information received by the police on February 23, 2026, one of the residents of the Kara-Suu district sought help. He reported that in November 2025, an acquaintance gained his trust by offering to sell two land plots. However, after receiving the money and cars, the fraudster disappeared without transferring the land.

27.02.2026, 16:49
In Bishkek, an underground drug laboratory has been dismantled
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In Bishkek, an underground drug laboratory has been dismantled

Seizure of more than 4 kg of narcotic substances The Drug Control Service has uncovered illegal drug distribution activities, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. During the operation, a citizen born in 2005, who identified himself as D.G., voluntarily handed over a syringe containing a liquid with a characteristic smell reminiscent of hashish oil. The total weight of the seized liquid was 12.98 grams. Expert examination

27.02.2026, 16:19
The CSTO called for a diplomatic resolution of the Afghan-Pakistani conflict
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The CSTO called for a diplomatic resolution of the Afghan-Pakistani conflict

Photo © AP Photo / Wahidullah Kakar. Armed member of the Taliban organization in Afghanistan The Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is monitoring the situation at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This was reported on the official CSTO website. The organization emphasizes its support for peace and stability in the region, highlighting the necessity of a political and diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.

27.02.2026, 16:01
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Guy with a syringe of hash oil led the police to a drug lab in Bishkek

On February 27, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported the dismantling of an underground drug laboratory in the capital. Employees of the department for combating illegal drug trafficking received information about a suspicious drug dealer. During the operation, an 18-year-old named D.G. was detained, who had a syringe with hashish oil weighing a total of 12.98 grams.

27.02.2026, 15:44
Customs Uncovered Mass Fraud in the Import of Cars from China to Kyrgyzstan
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Customs Uncovered Mass Fraud in the Import of Cars from China to Kyrgyzstan

The Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has identified serious violations in the process of importing cars from China. This became known from a statement by the press service of the State Customs Service. During the analysis and monitoring of data, specialists from the main department for combating smuggling discovered cases where the year of manufacture of vehicles was altered, and the provided documents contained false information. This, in turn, led to insufficient payment of customs

27.02.2026, 15:40
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In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud have been detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, on February 27, it became known about the detention of suspects in fraud. The incident occurred on February 20, when a 71-year-old resident of the capital contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. According to him, he received a call from criminals who posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and deceitfully convinced him to

27.02.2026, 13:38
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Two Guys Detained in Bishkek on Suspicion of Fraud Amounting to Over 22 Million Som

In Bishkek, two suspects were detained who, according to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital, may be involved in a large-scale fraud amounting to over 22 million soms. On December 22, 2025, citizen Ch. G. reported to the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department that certain individuals, posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank, deceived her and took her funds.

27.02.2026, 13:37
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One of the Missing Friends Found — 16-Year-Old Eldana Mambetalieva

According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs, Mambetalieva Eldana Maratovna, born in 2010, has been found. The girl went missing on February 15 when she left her home in the Ak-Bata residential area and did not return. It was only after eight days, on February 23, that her mother filed a report with the police.

27.02.2026, 13:35
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"Do Not Encroach on the Fate of Minors — the Future of the State." The Prosecutor's Office Reminded About the Importance of Preventing Crimes Against Children

The senior assistant prosecutor of the October District Prosecutor's Office in Bishkek, Kunduz Akunova, emphasized that the prevention of crimes against minors is one of the key tasks for ensuring public safety. According to her, the protection of children's rights, their health, and moral development should be priorities for any state and society. Akunova highlighted the importance of explanatory work aimed at preventing crimes against adolescents, as well as the need to increase

27.02.2026, 13:24
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The state has been returned 1 hectare of pasture land

The Ministry of Water Management and Rural Development (Minvodselprom) announced the return of 1.05 hectares of pasture land to state ownership. According to the information from the agency, the lawsuit filed by the regional administration in Osh and the land and water supervision service was upheld.

27.02.2026, 13:23
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The Prosecutor's Office of Bazar-Korgon Returned 9.2 Hectares to Municipal Ownership

In the Bazar-Korgon district, a land plot of 9.2 hectares has been returned, which was illegally taken from municipal ownership. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office on February 26. During the inspection of compliance with land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Bazar-Korgon district prosecutor's office discovered that in 2006, an agricultural land plot located in the village of 1-May of the Kenesh rural council was transferred to private

27.02.2026, 13:22
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"Lawyers are not receiving information on the case, - MP on the case of the former mayor of Tokmok"

At the parliamentary meeting on February 26, MP Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of the progress of the criminal case concerning the former mayor of Tokmok, which involves an amount of approximately 1 billion soms. She reported that the mother of the accused had approached her, expressing concern about the progress of the investigation. According to Surabaldiyeva, the applicant claims that investigative actions are being carried out, but the defense is not receiving any information.

27.02.2026, 13:21
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In Bishkek, police discovered teenagers having a drunken feast at "Antikino"

On February 26, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported on the preventive event "Teenager-Night," organized by the juvenile affairs inspectors of the Sverdlovsk District Police. During the raid at the entertainment establishment "Antikino," teenagers were found engaging in a drunken feast, as well as using hookahs and vapes.

27.02.2026, 13:16
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a 5.1 million som fraud case has been detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a woman was detained on February 27 on suspicion of fraudulent activities. A resident of Bishkek reported to the police on February 22, stating that she had handed over gold jewelry worth a total of 5 million 154 thousand 600 soms for sale, but subsequently became a victim of deception.

27.02.2026, 13:16
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To make it to the opening ceremony, the guys called the police

A video has appeared on social networks in Kyrgyzstan, showing a group of young people calling the number 102, asking the police to help with traffic jams in the area of the shopping centers "TSUM" and "GUM". The guys expressed concerns that they might be late for the ooz achuu, so they decided to seek help from law enforcement.

27.02.2026, 13:16
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In Bishkek, a man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

On November 27, 2025, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek sentenced a man found guilty under Article 154, Part 3, Clause 2 ("Rape committed against a child aged fourteen to eighteen") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" by Kunduz Akunova, the senior assistant prosecutor of the Oktyabrsky District Prosecutor's Office in Bishkek. The incident that led to the criminal case occurred in late June

27.02.2026, 13:15
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Border guards of Batken detained a resident of the republic while attempting to smuggle 10 calves to a neighboring country.

On February 26, employees of the Batken Border Detachment stopped an attempt to illegally transport livestock across the border. According to the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, a man born in 1988 was detained in the village of Ak-Tatyr while driving a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. His vehicle contained 10 calves intended for export to the territory of a neighboring state, which was occurring without regard to official border checkpoints.

27.02.2026, 13:13
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Former GKNB employee nicknamed "Vaseline" suspected of corruption

On February 21, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place U.U.K., a former employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), known by the nickname "Vaseline," in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service on February 27 for the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." U.U.K. is charged under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is currently being held in the

27.02.2026, 13:10
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"In detention centers, food is not provided to those held, - deputy"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an important issue regarding the provision of food for individuals held in pre-trial detention centers. She is concerned that detainees are not receiving adequate nutrition. Mavlyanova addressed the First Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service, Nurlan Sarchayev, with a question about the funding for food for detainees.

27.02.2026, 13:08
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Drug fighters and the GKNB detained members of an international organized crime group. 8 kg of "meth" seized.

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, together with the State National Security Committee and law enforcement agencies of neighboring countries, successfully halted drug trafficking and detained members of a transnational organized crime group. On February 26, the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that during a special operation conducted in January 2026, 8 kilograms of

27.02.2026, 13:05
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In the village of Kozhomkul, construction is underway on someone else's agricultural land. A suspect has been detained.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in illegal seizure and construction on agricultural lands on February 26. The situation began to unfold on January 28, when a resident of the capital, Bishkek, filed a complaint with the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department. He stated that his plot of land, measuring 4.05 hectares, located in contour No. 295 of the village of Kozhomkul, had been unlawfully seized and

27.02.2026, 13:04
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Police officers found and returned a briefcase to a Bishkek resident, which contained 1 million soms.

On February 26, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported that police officers helped return a lost wallet to a resident of Bishkek, which contained a significant amount of money. The incident occurred on February 14, when the assistant duty officer of the Special Operations Battalion GOM-1, Bolotbek uulu Elaman, and police lieutenant colonel Toktosun uulu Erkebek began their shift. At the intersection of Moscow and Fuchik streets, they noticed a black wallet

27.02.2026, 12:57
The GKNB and the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized methamphetamine worth 53 million soms
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The GKNB and the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized methamphetamine worth 53 million soms

Law enforcement agencies have disrupted the activities of an international criminal group As part of a specialized operation, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Drug Control Service (SBON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) successfully carried out actions to dismantle a transnational organized crime group involved in drug trafficking. This information was provided by the press service of SBON. During the operation, 8 kilograms of methamphetamine were

27.02.2026, 12:40
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Man Stabbed and Part of Ear Bitten Off

As a result of the conflict in the Jalal-Abad region, a man sustained knife wounds and also lost part of his ear. Despite this, the suspect was released under house arrest, which caused dissatisfaction among the victim's relatives, who are demanding strict punishment. What happened? Names have been changed at the request of relatives to protect the minor child.

27.02.2026, 12:15
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Former head of the Balakchy police department detained. His career advancement is linked to Eldar Zhakypbekov.

According to information provided by sources in law enforcement, Chyngyz Tokoldoshov was detained on February 26. He has been taken to the investigative service of the Military Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. It is reported that the basis for his detention was his connections with Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Bishkek.

27.02.2026, 12:11
In Bishkek, a woman took gold jewelry worth 5 million soms for sale and disappeared.
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In Bishkek, a woman took gold jewelry worth 5 million soms for sale and disappeared.

The suspect in the fraud case has been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. On February 22, a woman named K.M. approached the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department in Bishkek, requesting action against a citizen named S.A. This information was provided by the press service of the district's police department. The applicant reported that S.A., under the pretense of selling jewelry, deceitfully managed to acquire gold jewelry worth a total of 5 million 154 thousand

27.02.2026, 12:08
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In Osh, a drone helped detain a foreigner with a kilogram of synthetic drugs

Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a special operation in Osh, during which a foreign citizen was detained, and over a kilogram of synthetic drugs was seized. This information was received from the agency's office in the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, the detainee, a citizen of a neighboring country, L.Y.D., was born in 2006. He was caught at the moment he was carrying narcotic substances in a brown bag. During the search,

27.02.2026, 12:06
A resident of Chaldovar is suspected of the neighbor's death
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A resident of Chaldovar is suspected of the neighbor's death

The body of a man was found in the village of Chaldovar in the Panfilov district. According to the investigation, a 49-year-old local resident is suspected of causing serious bodily harm that led to the death of his neighbor. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region.

27.02.2026, 11:51
11 Tons of Expired "Confectionery" Discovered in Kyrgyzstan
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11 Tons of Expired "Confectionery" Discovered in Kyrgyzstan

Tax authorities prevented the distribution of the cargo A truck containing 11 tons of expired confectionery products was detained in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the State Tax Service. During the inspection of the vehicle, inspectors found 4,179 boxes of candies and other sweets, although the documents indicated only 7 tons of total cargo weight. In addition, other undeclared goods were discovered in the vehicle: - paints and primers; - antifreeze additives and

27.02.2026, 11:13
In Kochkor-Ata, a knife attack is being investigated against the backdrop of a family scandal and violence
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In Kochkor-Ata, a knife attack is being investigated against the backdrop of a family scandal and violence

Photo provided by relatives In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Kochkor-Ata, there has been public outcry due to a conflict within a family, where prolonged violence against a 14-year-old girl has come to light. According to information provided by 24.kg, the girl's stepfather had subjected her to physical abuse and humiliation for an extended period. The girl is currently in an extremely severe psychological state, having almost stopped communicating and

27.02.2026, 11:03
A quarrel in Chaldovar ended in death: a man stabbed his neighbor
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A quarrel in Chaldovar ended in death: a man stabbed his neighbor

In the village of Chaldovar, located in the Chui region, a tragic incident occurred, resulting in the fatal injury of one man. Police officers detained the suspect, who, according to the press service of the regional police department, was arrested after receiving a report of the incident on February 26 at 1:06 PM. The investigative team that arrived at the scene discovered the body of a 67-year-old local resident in one of the houses. It was established that a conflict erupted between the

27.02.2026, 10:48
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"‘Vazelin’ Accused of Corruption: Case Against Former GKNB Employee Sent to Court"

In Bishkek, the Pervomaisky District Court made a decision to place U.U.K., a former employee of the State Committee for National Security, known by the nickname "Vaseline," in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service, reports 24.kg. According to judicial sources, the ex-employee is suspected of corruption under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. He is currently being held in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City

27.02.2026, 10:45
In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud case have been detained
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In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud case have been detained

On February 20, a statement was received at the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek from a citizen L. K., born in 1955. He reported that he was deceived by unknown individuals who introduced themselves as employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic and took his money amounting to 12 million soms. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. According to the data, a criminal case has been

27.02.2026, 10:37