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Gold, Medicines, and "Cover" in Uniforms: The State National Security Committee "Dismantled" a Major Smuggling Network
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Gold, Medicines, and "Cover" in Uniforms: The State National Security Committee "Dismantled" a Major Smuggling Network

The special services of Kyrgyzstan have halted the activities of an international criminal organization involved in economic smuggling in the Osh region. As a result of a large-scale operation, 25 suspects were detained, including two employees of the Customs Service and one serviceman of the Border Service, as reported in a press release by the GKNB. According to information provided by the special services, the criminal group consisted of 15 citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 Kyrgyz nationals.

19.12.2025, 15:46
In the Osh Region, six more officials were detained in the corruption case at "Ken-Sai"
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In the Osh Region, six more officials were detained in the corruption case at "Ken-Sai"

Six civil servants, both current and former, were detained in the Osh region on suspicion of corruption related to the conversion of land plots in the "Ken-Sai" area of the Aravan district. This was reported by the Osh regional internal affairs department. According to available information, during the investigation of the criminal case, the following individuals were detained:

19.12.2025, 14:48
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In Bishkek, a police officer is accused of raping a minor

In Bishkek, a police officer has been detained on suspicion of raping a minor. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to the information, on December 11, the head of the Juvenile Prevention Department of the Sverdlovsk District contacted the local internal affairs department. She stated that an eighth-grade student from one of the schools, named J. A., reported having had close relations with the police officer, which occurred at the end of November

19.12.2025, 14:43
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Police officer detained on suspicion of raping a schoolgirl

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a police officer has been detained on suspicion of raping a minor. This information was received from sources in law enforcement on December 19. It is reported that the girl approached the juvenile affairs inspection of the Sverdlovsk district and reported violent actions by her district inspector. Based on her statement, a criminal case was initiated, resulting in the suspect being detained by the Bishkek City Police Department.

19.12.2025, 14:38
In Ivanovka, a man was detained for apartment fraud
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In Ivanovka, a man was detained for apartment fraud

A person suspected of fraud related to the sale of an apartment was detained in the Issyk-Ata district, according to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to reports, on December 11, 2025, a resident named S.R., born in 1995, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district about the criminal actions of a man named N., who posted an advertisement for the sale of an apartment on the "Lalafon" platform in March 2025. After

19.12.2025, 11:28
Suspect Detained in Fraud Related to the Sale of a Land Plot
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Suspect Detained in Fraud Related to the Sale of a Land Plot

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, a suspect in fraud related to the sale of a land plot has been detained. On December 17, a resident of the village of Dostuk, A.K., born in 1997, approached law enforcement in the Ala-Too district. He reported that in June of this year, a citizen named E. deceitfully gained his trust, assuring him that he owned a 20-acre land plot in the Chui region, and offered to sell it, promising to arrange all

19.12.2025, 11:20
The relatives of the woman who died in Aksy appealed to Kamchybek Tashiev.
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The relatives of the woman who died in Aksy appealed to Kamchybek Tashiev.

The family of a 32-year-old woman who tragically died in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region has appealed to Kamchybek Tashiev, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), asking him to take personal control of the investigation into her case. The woman's body was found on November 4, 2025, in her home, and her relatives report numerous suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. They are convinced that the investigation is not objective and requires

19.12.2025, 10:48
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"Father beats children and demands money": mother asks to return children to Kyrgyzstan

A woman from Kyrgyzstan made a loud statement claiming that her ex-husband, M.M., is holding their children and applying violence against them. According to her, after their divorce five years ago, her ex-spouse constantly threatens her and uses blackmail. Previously, information about this became available on internet resources. She clarified that the children study in Kyrgyzstan, but during the holidays, she sent them to their father. He promised to return them after completing the necessary

19.12.2025, 10:36
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A café burned down in Bishkek

Yesterday, September 18, in Bishkek, in the village of Kok-Zhar, a serious fire occurred at a café called "Baibol," according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Six firefighting crews and a command center were involved in combating the fire.

19.12.2025, 10:35
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In Chuy Region, a stable channel for the production of counterfeit documents has been identified

On December 18, 2025, in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, as a result of investigative and operational activities, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) discovered a functioning channel for producing counterfeit documents that had been operating since 2023. It was found that this channel specialized in the production of various counterfeit documents, including papers from state and law enforcement agencies, as well as medical and municipal institutions. These

19.12.2025, 10:12
Fraud with an Apartment. Suspect Detained in Chuy Region
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Fraud with an Apartment. Suspect Detained in Chuy Region

A man suspected of fraud related to the sale of an apartment has been detained in the Chuy region. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on December 11, 2025, when a citizen, S.R., born in 1995, approached the Internal Affairs Office of the Issyk-Ata district with a statement about fraudulent actions by a certain N., who in March 2025 posted an advertisement for the sale of an apartment in the village of Ivanovka on the

19.12.2025, 10:06
In Bishkek, a suspect in the sale of synthetic drugs has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the sale of synthetic drugs has been detained

Employees of the Bishkek City Police Department, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, detained a man suspected of distributing synthetic substances. This information was released by the department's press service. The police received information that illegal transactions involving synthetic drugs were taking place in the Pervomaisky district of the city. In this regard, a criminal case was initiated under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

19.12.2025, 09:38
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After the snowfall, the road in the Chunkurchak gorge became impassable

In the Chunkurchak Gorge, multiple accidents occurred on the highway. Eyewitnesses report that heavy snowfall and the resulting ice led to a loss of control of vehicles, causing them to skid off the road. Despite the fact that new asphalt was laid on this road this year, the adverse weather conditions have made the surface very slippery. This creates dangerous and difficult conditions for traffic.

19.12.2025, 08:28
Anesthesiologist Sentenced to Life in France for Poisoning 30 People
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Anesthesiologist Sentenced to Life in France for Poisoning 30 People

Frédéric Péché, an anesthesiologist, was convicted by a court in eastern France for crimes related to contaminating his patients' IV drips with substances that led to cardiac arrest and internal bleeding, as reported by BBC News. This former doctor poisoned 30 people, and 12 of them died as a result of his actions.

18.12.2025, 23:30
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The Case of Kanyshay Mamyrkulova. The Court Interrogated Activist Atay Beyshenbek

The Bishkek City Court held another hearing in the case of journalist Kanyshai Mamyrkulova, as reported by "Tandyr Media" here. At the hearing, activist Atai Beishenbek confirmed that the publication reposted by Mamyrkulova is his authorship. This publication became the basis for the conclusion of the forensic linguistic examination, where its content was assessed as containing signs of "inciting interethnic hatred." Beishenbek also clarified that this is not the only post

18.12.2025, 21:35
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Fire in the cafe of the village Kok-Zhar is contained

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire at the "Baibol" cafe, located in the village of Kok-Zhar in the Oktyabrsky district of Bishkek, has been successfully localized. Six fire crews participated in the firefighting efforts, responding promptly.

18.12.2025, 20:39
Life sentence requested for former head of Nagorno-Karabakh by Baku prosecutor's office
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Life sentence requested for former head of Nagorno-Karabakh by Baku prosecutor's office

In Azerbaijan, the prosecutor's office is demanding a life sentence for Ruben Vardanyan, the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh. This was reported by the Trend publication, specifying that the prosecutor insists on severe punishment for the Russian businessman. Photo by the media. Azerbaijan's prosecutor's office demands life sentence for ex-head of Nagorno-Karabakh Ruben Vardanyan

18.12.2025, 18:18
Hiding Since April. Suspect in Assaulting a Man Detained in Bishkek
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Hiding Since April. Suspect in Assaulting a Man Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the police department has detained a man who was wanted in a case of causing harm to health. This was reported by the press service of the city police. According to the information, on April 25, 2025, a citizen named S.L. approached the Sverdlovsk police department. He reported that on April 19 at 2:30 AM, two men, B. and M., inflicted bodily harm on him and left the scene.

18.12.2025, 16:41
In the USA, nuclear physics professor Nuno Lureiro killed
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In the USA, nuclear physics professor Nuno Lureiro killed

His research focused on nuclear fusion and astrophysics In Brookline, Massachusetts, Professor of Nuclear Physics Nuno Loureiro, who worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was shot dead. This was reported by Fontanka.RU, citing USA Today.

18.12.2025, 12:52
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The deputy called for addressing the situation at the Chychkan field

At today's session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov raised the issue regarding the situation related to gold mining at the Chychkan deposit. He noted that the residents of the Toktogul district are extremely concerned about the intentions of the company "Muras Synthesis" to develop this deposit. “The situation is so serious that it could escalate to glacial issues. Local residents depend on the water from the Bala-Chychkan River and are asking parliament to

18.12.2025, 11:55
In Chuy Region, a suspect in car theft has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in car theft has been detained

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a suspect in a car theft, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to available information, on December 15, 2025, a local resident reported to the police station of the Jayil district that his green "Mazda 121" car had been stolen while parked near his home on E. Alybaev Street in the village of Kalinino. In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 211 of

18.12.2025, 11:30
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In Bishkek, a pipe burst and flooded the street

On December 17, a pipe burst on Manaschi Sagynbai Street in Bishkek, resulting in water flooding the roadway. Information about the incident was shared by social media users. Representatives of the press service of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" reported that the responsible party is the construction company "Asia Stroy Kompleks," which was conducting work on a pipeline not registered with the enterprise.

18.12.2025, 10:09
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Death of a schoolboy in the Moscow region. The Tajik Foreign Ministry demands an investigation

The reaction of the Tajik authorities to the tragic death of a schoolboy in the Moscow region was swift. The ten-year-old boy, who became a victim of an attack, was a citizen of Tajikistan, reports Meduza. The name of the deceased is Kobiljon. He studied at a school in Gorki along with his twin brother, and their mother worked at the same institution. The terrible news of Kobiljon's death reached her right at the school gates.

17.12.2025, 22:08
In the Chui Region, violators of hunting rules were fined 250,000 soms
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In the Chui Region, violators of hunting rules were fined 250,000 soms

In December 2025, raids were conducted in the Chuy region, during which several individuals engaged in illegal hunting were detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of the inspection, 20 protocols were drawn up under Article 263 of the Code of Offenses, concerning violations of hunting rules. Each of the detainees was fined 12,500 soms.

17.12.2025, 20:42
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In Chuy Region, suspects in a robbery have been detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District, on December 11, 2025, a resident of Bishkek, born in 1983, known as N. A., reported to the police. She stated that on the night of December 10, around 01:00, at the Sosnovsky turn in Kara-Balta, she was threatened by two men in a Honda Accord, who took 37,000 soms and gold jewelry from her. After the incident, the perpetrators fled the scene of the crime. In connection with this incident, a criminal case

17.12.2025, 19:33
In Bishkek, a suspect in a $100,000 fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $100,000 fraud has been detained

The events unfolded as follows: the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to law enforcement agencies, a statement was filed by J. A. He reported that in April 2025, on Moscow Street in Bishkek, a man named T. S. deceitfully took possession of his Hi-Phi Z car worth $100,000, assuring him that they would conduct joint business. However, he did not transfer the promised money and evaded law enforcement. The suspect in

17.12.2025, 19:32
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of battery thefts has been detained

According to information from law enforcement agencies, the arrest occurred after an appeal from K. B., who filed a report with the police. In his statement, he indicated that on November 17, 2025, at 14:40, a battery was stolen from a Mercedes-Benz water truck on Ayni Street in Bishkek. Currently, law enforcement agencies are investigating whether the arrested individual is connected to four other similar crimes.

17.12.2025, 19:31
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Deputy Head of the Checkpoint "Kainy" Stabbed. Suspect Detained

On December 14, 2025, the operational services of the Jayil district received information from the surgery department of the local hospital regarding the admission of K. T., born in 1991. This individual is a resident of the district and holds the position of deputy head of the "Kainy" checkpoint in the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to preliminary data, he has been diagnosed with a penetrating stab wound, and a state of alcohol intoxication

17.12.2025, 18:21
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A Major from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic Sent to Pretrial Detention for Two Months on Suspicion of Corruption

During a joint inspection by the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), an active corruption scheme involving several officials from the Ministry of Defense was uncovered. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB. According to the agency, one of the graduates of the National Military Lyceum, Z. A. E., scored 108 points in the nationwide testing in 2024, which is below the established threshold (110 points and

17.12.2025, 16:49
The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme in the admission process to a military educational institution.
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The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme in the admission process to a military educational institution.

As a result of the joint efforts of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Military Prosecutor's Office, a corruption scheme related to the admission of students to a higher military educational institution (VUZ) has been uncovered. According to GKNB information, criminal cases have been initiated against some officials of the Ministry of Defense for receiving bribes and official forgery.

17.12.2025, 16:34
Ninth Grader Who Attacked a School in the Moscow Region Planned to Target a Teacher
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Ninth Grader Who Attacked a School in the Moscow Region Planned to Target a Teacher

The student was searching for the teacher in the classrooms According to information published in the Telegram channel Baza and relayed by Lenta.RU, the teenager intended to carry out an attack on the mathematics teacher Maria Dmitrievna. He prepared an improvised explosive device, which he planned to place in one of the classrooms. Currently, security service personnel are checking all educational premises.

17.12.2025, 16:27
GKNB: Officials of the Ministry of Defense are involved in a corruption scheme
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GKNB: Officials of the Ministry of Defense are involved in a corruption scheme

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) together with the Military Prosecutor's Office is investigating a corruption scheme related to bribery and document forgery. This crime falls under Articles 343 part 1 and 346 part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2024, one of the graduates of the national military lyceum, Z.A.E., scored 108 points in the results of the nationwide testing, which is below the minimum threshold of 110 points set by the

17.12.2025, 15:54
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Attack at a school in the Moscow region. The Tajik Foreign Ministry demanded an impartial investigation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan expressed condemnation regarding the murder of a 10-year-old student from the Uspenskaya Secondary School, located in the village of Gorki-2 in the Odintsovo District of the Moscow Region. This information was published on the official Telegram channel of the ministry. Ksenia Sobchak also commented on this crime, noting that the roots of such violence should not be sought in the internet or video games, but in insufficient upbringing and lack of

17.12.2025, 15:48
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In Russia, a group was convicted for fake certificates of Russian language proficiency held by migrants

A trial took place in Moscow against a criminal group that was involved in issuing fake certificates of Russian language proficiency to migrants, as reported by the Investigative Committee of Russia through its Telegram channel. Members of the criminal organization, including an employee of the Pushkin Institute, were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of two to three years in a general regime colony.

17.12.2025, 14:34