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The State Committee for National Security detained the president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation.

According to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security, Ramis Junusaliev, who holds the position of president of the Kok-Boru Federation of Kyrgyzstan, was detained on charges of large-scale fraud. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the investigation, Junusaliev, using his connections with the State Committee for National Security,

25.12.2025, 11:59
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Four companies in the Alamedin district caused millions of soms in environmental damage

In the Alamedin district of the Chui region, the prosecutor's office conducted an inspection that revealed serious violations of environmental legislation committed by four companies. This information was presented by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the inspection in the village of Kara-Zhyhach, it was found that the enterprises OsOO "S", "AKP", "ZKD", and "AP" did not comply with technological processes in the

25.12.2025, 11:28
Detained President of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation
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Detained President of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation

The president of the Kok-Boru Federation of Kyrgyzstan has been detained by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) on suspicion of large-scale fraud. This was reported in statements made by representatives of the security service. According to available information, the detainee is a citizen of Kyrgyzstan named "J.R.M.". He allegedly used his connections with national security agencies to promise protection from possible inspections and ultimately received $390,000 from the

25.12.2025, 11:10
In some parts of Bishkek, drinking water has been turned off
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In some parts of Bishkek, drinking water has been turned off

Photo by the press service of the mayor's office According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, in the capital, in the residential areas of "Archa-Beshik" and "Selection," water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. This will affect not only residential buildings but also educational institutions, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial objects. The affected areas are the southern part of

25.12.2025, 11:00
In the Alamudun District, environmental damage of 7.1 million soms was identified
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In the Alamudun District, environmental damage of 7.1 million soms was identified

In the Alamudun district, located in the Chui region, a criminal case has been initiated in connection with environmental pollution caused by the production of sand and gravel mix. The preliminary assessment of environmental damage amounted to 7.1 million soms. According to the prosecutor's office of the Alamudun district, violations were discovered during an inspection of companies engaged in washing sand and gravel mix in the village of Kara-Zhyjach. Among them are LLC "S",

25.12.2025, 10:55
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The company's CEO was detained on suspicion of raider seizure of real estate.

According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, the detention of the general director of "MBE Group," Sh. B. G., took place on December 23. He is suspected of raiding a commercial property. The statement to the GKNB was submitted by the shareholders of a multi-story residential building constructed by the company OsOO "Alliance Kurulush Plus" in the third microdistrict of Bishkek. They appealed for measures to be taken against M. B. E. and his

25.12.2025, 10:34
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22 Tons of Fish Feed from Turkey Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, a shipment of fish feed attempting to be imported into Kyrgyzstan was detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. It is noted that 22 tons of feed arrived from Turkey with violations concerning veterinary standards.

25.12.2025, 10:30
Stepped Away for a Bottle and Lost His Car. A Car Thief Was Detained in Tokmok
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Stepped Away for a Bottle and Lost His Car. A Car Thief Was Detained in Tokmok

In the Chuy region, as a result of the raid "Search", a person suspected of car theft was detained. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chuy region, on December 4, 2025, a 38-year-old citizen K.T. approached local law enforcement in Tokmok and reported the theft of his car. The incident occurred on November 26, 2025, around 19:00, when his red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was stolen from in front of his house on Zhantaeva Street.

25.12.2025, 10:30
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In 2025, calls to the police regarding domestic violence increased.

In 2025, there is an increase in the number of police calls related to domestic violence compared to the previous year. This was reported by the head of the department for the prevention of domestic violence and coordination of mobile police reception offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Daniyar Saparbai in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to Saparbai, the number of such appeals has increased by 4,320. Additionally, there has been a rise in the number of victims who

25.12.2025, 10:06
The GKNB detained the former president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation
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The GKNB detained the former president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation

According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, Ramis Junusaliev, the former president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation, has been detained on suspicion of fraud. Notably, he is referred to in the statement as the current head of the federation. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. The investigation has established that Junusaliev, using his connections in the

25.12.2025, 09:51
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Tashiev on the murder of a woman in Bishkek: Emotions and circumstances are not excuses

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), commented on the murder of a woman allegedly committed by her ex-husband, a police officer in Bishkek. He noted that any violence, including the use of weapons against women, will be strictly punished. Tashiev expressed that the entire country perceived this tragedy, which resulted in the death of a mother of three, "with anger and sorrow."

25.12.2025, 09:44
Raiding in Bishkek: The State Committee for National Security detained the head of "MBE Group," the founder is wanted.
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Raiding in Bishkek: The State Committee for National Security detained the head of "MBE Group," the founder is wanted.

Recently, participants in the shared construction of a residential complex being built by LLC "Alliance Kurulush Plus" in microdistrict No. 3 of the capital appealed to the State National Security Committee (GKNB). In a collective appeal, they demand measures against the owner of "MBE Group" and his partners, who, according to their claims, are obstructing the completion of construction and have illegally seized commercial spaces in the building. The GKNB reported that in

25.12.2025, 09:42
In Russia, Ekaterina Bivol became a defendant in a case for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs
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In Russia, Ekaterina Bivol became a defendant in a case for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has found herself at the center of a criminal case in Russia. The Lenin District Court of St. Petersburg has registered proceedings under an article concerning incitement of hatred and humiliation of dignity. She is accused of inciting hatred towards Kyrgyz and Kazakhs. Photo from the archive. Ekaterina Bivol became a subject of a case in Russia for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

25.12.2025, 08:45
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Two Tajikistan Soldiers Killed in Border Clash with Afghanistan

An incident occurred on the Tajik-Afghan border, resulting in the deaths of two Tajik servicemen: 28-year-old Ismatullo Kurbonov and 33-year-old Zirebon Navruzbekov. This was reported by a source to "Radio Ozodi". According to the information, the clash took place on December 24 in the area of Shamsiddin Shohin. It is specified that a group of Afghan smugglers crossed the border, leading to a shootout in which the Tajik border guards were killed, and several others were injured. One

25.12.2025, 08:39
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Workers digging a grave in the village of Luxembourg stumbled upon a large snake

On December 23, at the cemetery in the village of Luxembourg, during the digging of a grave, workers stumbled upon a large snake. The reptile was found in the pit, which caused panic among the men and made them stop work. Local residents were able to see this in a video that appeared on one of the public pages. According to the author of the video, this is not the first time snakes have been encountered in this area. He noted that such discoveries always shock people. Fortunately, no one was

25.12.2025, 00:29
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In Germany, drunken men tried to steal a Christmas tree from a Christmas market

This morning in Aurich, located in Lower Saxony, police noticed two men aged 29 and 48 stealing a Christmas tree from the Market Square. This was reported by DW. Law enforcement quickly intervened and stopped the crime. The younger of the thieves was detained and taken to the station due to his inappropriate behavior and refusal to leave the scene. Both men were found to be under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, in other cities in Germany, thieves were more successful. In Eberswalde, 15 fir

25.12.2025, 00:15
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The suspect in organ trafficking related to Kyrgyzstan has been extradited to Kazakhstan.

A citizen of Ukraine, suspected of involvement in a transnational organized crime group engaged in the illegal trade of human organs, including in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, has been extradited from Poland to Kazakhstan. This information was made public by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan. According to the prosecutor's office, the woman is suspected of participating in a criminal group that operated from 2017 to 2018, which carried out illegal transactions for the

24.12.2025, 22:23
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In Chui Region, a group of individuals suspected of abducting a minor has been detained

A report about the abduction of a minor girl was received by law enforcement agencies on December 22, 2025, around 21:00. According to the police, the incident occurred in the village of Vasilyevka, where unknown individuals in a silver car abducted K. H., born in 2008. This fact was registered, and alerts were sent to all services. During operational activities, officers from the Traffic Police of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region stopped a silver Honda Step at a

24.12.2025, 20:20
In Kyzyl-Kiya, a man was detained for owing nearly half a million soms in alimony.
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In Kyzyl-Kiya, a man was detained for owing nearly half a million soms in alimony.

In the Batken region, a 35-year-old man living in the village of Ak-Turpak was detained for evading child support payments for his children for a long time. This was reported by the regional department of internal affairs. Photo by the Department of Internal Affairs. In Kyzyl-Kyia, a man was detained for nearly half a million soms in child support arrears

24.12.2025, 18:54
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The head of the Bishkek police revealed details of the murder by a former police officer of his ex-wife.

According to the police chief, Azamat Toktonaliev, the suspect in the murder is a former police officer who retired in 2019. He obtained all the necessary documents for the legal possession of a traumatic pistol. The murder occurred after the couple officially divorced, and on the same day they met again, as it was the woman's birthday. Toktonaliev noted that the man came to her with flowers and a cake, and she agreed to leave with him, refuting rumors of abduction. The police chief also

24.12.2025, 17:44
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The head of the Bishkek police revealed details of the murder of his ex-wife by a police officer.

The head of the Bishkek police, Azamat Toktonaliev, shared information about an incident in which a former law enforcement officer is suspected of murdering his ex-wife. According to him, the suspect, who served in the police until his retirement, retired in 2019 and subsequently legally acquired a traumatic pistol. On the day of the tragedy, which was the woman's birthday, their official divorce took place. The man came to her workplace with flowers and a cake, and she agreed to leave

24.12.2025, 17:30
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A Woman Was Shot in Bishkek. The Police Revealed the Details

On December 23, around 21:40, an incident occurred in Bishkek, resulting in a woman being killed in one of the apartments on Bokonbaeva Street, according to information provided by the city’s Main Internal Affairs Department. Read on the topic A former police officer is suspected of murdering his wife. He has been detained.

24.12.2025, 17:21
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A video of the arrest of a woman’s killer in Bishkek has been published online

A recent video that appeared on social media captured the moment of the arrest of a man who is a suspect in the murder of a woman in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street. In the footage recorded by witnesses, police officers can be seen entering the premises through a window, as the door was blocked, and carrying the victim's body on a stretcher. The video features screams and noise. According to witnesses, the actions of the law enforcement officers were very prompt. After the suspect was

24.12.2025, 17:01
In Kadamjai, a debtor has been detained for failing to pay alimony of nearly half a million soms.
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In Kadamjai, a debtor has been detained for failing to pay alimony of nearly half a million soms.

A 35-year-old man named T.E. has been arrested by law enforcement officers in the Kadamjai district for evading alimony payments for his children. His debt amounts to 474,856 soms. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, a criminal case was initiated against this citizen under part 2 of Article 178 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Local police conducted a series of operational activities that allowed them to establish

24.12.2025, 16:00
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Went to Lunch, Left Car on the Crosswalk: Driver Fined

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, there was an incident where a driver left their car on a pedestrian crossing while going for lunch. The press service of the Road Safety Management (UPSM) reported this incident. According to the information provided, this action violates clause 12.4 of the Traffic Rules, which prohibits stopping and parking in such zones. As a result, the car was towed from the location of the violation.

24.12.2025, 14:26
Minor Taken Away by Force: Police Detained the "Groom" and Accomplices
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Minor Taken Away by Force: Police Detained the "Groom" and Accomplices

In the Chui region, police officers detained participants in a crime related to the abduction of a minor. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the victim's mother, a group of unknown criminals forcibly placed her daughter into a Honda Stepwgn vehicle near their home and fled the scene. Operational information about the vehicle was immediately relayed to all units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

24.12.2025, 13:26
Former leadership of the State Tax Service detained for corruption
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Former leadership of the State Tax Service detained for corruption

Entrepreneurs have become victims of extortion by the suspects In Kyrgyzstan, former high-ranking officials of the State Tax Service have been detained on charges of corrupt activities. This information was provided by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB).

24.12.2025, 13:07
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In Osh, the police rescued a five-year-old girl left in a car overnight in the cold

Employees of the Patrol Police in Osh rescued a five-year-old girl who was left in a car on a frosty street. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred today around 3:20 AM in the parking lot of Osh International Airport. During nighttime patrols, police officers noticed that a little girl was sleeping in a locked Daewoo Nexia vehicle. She was alone in the cabin, and the doors were locked.

24.12.2025, 12:48
Police thwarted the abduction of a minor for the purpose of marriage
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Police thwarted the abduction of a minor for the purpose of marriage

In the Alamudun district, a criminal case has been initiated regarding the abduction of a minor for the purpose of marriage, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. According to available information, on December 22, in the village of Vasilyevka, unknown individuals in a silver car abducted citizen K.H., born in 2008. Information about the incident was registered, and immediately, alerts were issued for the search.

24.12.2025, 11:55
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Men in women's clothing detained after a night fight in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a scuffle occurred between two men dressed in women's clothing at one of the city's nightclubs. This information was provided by the press service of the capital's police department. Law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and escorted the participants of the conflict to the nearest police station. During a medical examination, it was revealed that both detainees were under the influence of alcohol. The detainees displayed aggression and used profanity towards

24.12.2025, 08:56
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"‘I didn’t admit guilt until I saw the video’: drunk driver contradicted himself"

In Bishkek, patrol police detained a driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by the press service of the local patrol service. After stopping the vehicle, the man insisted that he was not driving the vehicle and that it did not belong to him. However, when the patrol officers showed him a video recording clearly capturing him driving the car and exiting it during the stop, his position changed. Realizing his mistake, the detained individual attempted to offer

24.12.2025, 08:16
What punishment did Bakhtiyar Orozov receive for driving drunk?
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What punishment did Bakhtiyar Orozov receive for driving drunk?

The president unexpectedly dismissed the minister of science The court found the former minister of science, higher education, and innovations, Bakhtiyar Orozov, guilty of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, as reported by the Alamedin District Court.

24.12.2025, 08:09
In Moscow, two traffic police officers were killed in a car explosion
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In Moscow, two traffic police officers were killed in a car explosion

Frame from the Telegram channel SHOT from the scene of the incident in Moscow Last night in the Orekhovo-Borisovo area in southern Moscow, a terrible event occurred: unknown individuals attacked traffic patrol officers. As a result of the explosion of a service vehicle, two people were killed, and two others sustained serious injuries, according to Russian media. Chronology of the incident The explosion occurred at 1:30 AM (4:30 AM Bishkek time) on Yeletskaya Street. It is believed that the

24.12.2025, 08:02