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A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.
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A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.

In St. Petersburg, the Lenin District Court delivered a verdict in the case of blogger Ekaterina Bivol, known as the ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, who represents both Russia and Kyrgyzstan. The court found her guilty of an administrative offense for publishing insulting remarks about Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. As a result, she was sentenced to 60 hours of mandatory community service, as reported by the press service of the city courts. Photo from the internet The case was initiated due to a

29.01.2026, 18:04
In Chui Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms
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In Chui Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms

In the Chui region, a foreigner has been detained on suspicion of committing a crime related to the embezzlement and misappropriation of a large sum of money. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 5, a representative of the insurance company "Ingosstrakh" named Y.N. contacted the police.

29.01.2026, 17:43
In Jalal-Abad Region, a Minor Girl Was Beaten and Shaved
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In Jalal-Abad Region, a Minor Girl Was Beaten and Shaved

Two suspects have been detained An incident involving violence against a minor girl occurred in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by the regional internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, the father of the victim reported to service 102, stating that his daughter R.M., born in 2009, was subjected to beating, torture, and partial shaving of her hair by three men: Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul. This incident took place on the night of January 8 to 9. The girl was

29.01.2026, 16:59
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Gross violation of traffic rules: wedding convoy cars crashed into oncoming vehicles

A video is actively being discussed on the internet, which captures a wedding convoy violating traffic rules. The recording shows several cars moving in a "snake" pattern on the road, thereby blocking oncoming traffic and creating a potentially dangerous situation. At one point, the convoy's cars enter the oncoming lane, and one of them collides head-on with an oncoming vehicle. Currently, there is no information about any injuries or possible casualties resulting from the

29.01.2026, 16:30
In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained
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In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained

A citizen named U.J. contacted the Main Internal Affairs Directorate in Bishkek, filing a complaint requesting an investigation into the actions of an unknown fraudster. According to information from the press service, the applicant indicated that the criminal, posing as an employee of the State National Security Committee, gained his trust through the WhatsApp messenger. Citing the need to assist in the release of a person from a detention center, the fraudster deceitfully obtained a sum of

29.01.2026, 16:21
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In Manas, four men kidnapped a girl "for a friend"

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, four men in Manas kidnapped a girl. It became known that a report was received by the Manas police from a local resident A. K., born in 2003. She reported that on January 2, around 21:00, while walking on Pushkin Street with a friend, a Hyundai Sonata car approached them. Four strangers jumped out of the car, threw a sheet over her friend, and forcibly pushed her into the vehicle, after which they

29.01.2026, 16:19
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The FSIN Denied the Death of the Criminal Authority "Karyshkyr"

The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) has denied information about the death of Mursalym Umyrzakov, better known as "Karyshkyr." The agency reported that he continues to serve his sentence in a correctional facility. Earlier, reports emerged that Umyrzakov had died in a correctional institution.

29.01.2026, 15:59
"I am from the GKNB" - said the man and received 17 thousand dollars
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"I am from the GKNB" - said the man and received 17 thousand dollars

The criminal, who posed as a security service employee, had a prior criminal record A fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the police, on December 19, 2025, a citizen named U.J. approached them, stating that he had fallen victim to a fraudster who claimed to be a GKNB employee. Through the WhatsApp messenger, the criminal managed to gain trust and, promising to help

29.01.2026, 14:48
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Tragedy in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area. A Policeman Tried to Rescue the Children on His Own

On January 29, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported a tragic incident that took place in the capital's residential area of Bakai-Ata. On January 28, around 5:30 PM, two children — A.Z., born in 2016, and K.A., born in 2019 — left their apartment and went missing. Approximately at 8:25 PM, their relatives contacted the police, after which the minors were declared wanted.

29.01.2026, 14:37
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In Bishkek, the police detained a fake KGB officer

On January 29, the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to the victim, a man contacted him via the WhatsApp messenger, introducing himself as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). He offered his services to secure the release of a person involved in a criminal case from a pre-trial detention center for a sum of 17 thousand dollars. Ultimately, the victim became a victim of deception.

29.01.2026, 14:10
In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off
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In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off

A brutal attack on a minor was reported in Manas, as stated by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information, a man named M.K., born in 1988 and residing in the Osh region, contacted the police. In his statement, he reported that on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026, his daughter, born in 2009, was assaulted. Several people beat the girl for no apparent reason and shaved her hair and eyebrows.

29.01.2026, 13:59
Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000
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Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department detained a man who, posing as a worker of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), fraudulently obtained $17,000 from a local resident. This information was disseminated by the police press service. The victim, a citizen named U.J., contacted law enforcement and reported that a certain fraudster had reached out to him via the WhatsApp messenger. The scammer claimed he could help free a person from a

29.01.2026, 13:56
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In Bishkek, a driver used fake special signals: UPSM stopped the violation

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, officers from the Patrol Police Department stopped a Changan vehicle. On its roof were plastic elements in red and blue colors that imitated the flashing lights used by emergency vehicles. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. These plastic parts created the illusion of belonging to emergency services, which could mislead other drivers on the road. Inspectors had a conversation with the driver and demanded that

29.01.2026, 13:49
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In Jalal-Abad Region, a 17-year-old girl was beaten and shaved. Photo

A terrible incident occurred in the Jalal-Abad region, resulting in a minor girl being beaten and shaved. This was reported by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, citing information from the regional police department. A report was filed with the police by M. K., born in 1988. He stated that his daughter, 17-year-old R. M., became a victim of abuse by three attackers — Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul on the night of January 8 to 9.

29.01.2026, 13:43
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Woman Who Caused a Ruckus at Issyk-Kul Airport Apologizes

A woman who caused a disturbance at the Issyk-Kul airport has officially apologized. This was reported by representatives of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to information, the incident occurred at the airport in the village of Tamchy, where the offender, identified as K. R., born in 1982, damaged equipment, including computer hardware and a printer, which cost 59,370 soms. She fully compensated for the damage caused.

29.01.2026, 13:38
Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten
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Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten

In the Jalal-Abad region, a criminal case has been initiated in connection with the beating and torture of a minor. This information was confirmed by the regional department of internal affairs. According to the police, the incident occurred on the night of January 8 to 9. Between 11:30 PM and 4:00 AM, a group of people brutally beat the girl, born in 2009, for no apparent reason and subjected her to humiliations, including shaving her hair and eyebrows.

29.01.2026, 12:49
In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal.
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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal.

In Bishkek, in the area of the residential complex "Bakay-Ata", a tragedy occurred: two children, aged 8 and 5, drowned in a canal. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The MES clarified that the information about the incident was received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) employees, who reported the children falling into the water.

29.01.2026, 12:28
In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned
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In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned

A tragic incident in a residential area A tragic event occurred in Bishkek, resulting in the drowning of two children, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident took place in the "Bakay-Ata" area, where a six-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl lost their lives. Rescue services arrived at the scene, retrieved the bodies of the children, and handed them over to the police representatives. Photo www

29.01.2026, 11:54
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Two Children Drowned in the Canal in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area

In the residential area of Bakai-Ata, located in Bishkek, a terrible tragedy occurred — two children, aged eight and five, drowned in a canal. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident was recorded following a report from law enforcement officers that the children (born in 2017 and 2020) had fallen into the water.

29.01.2026, 11:20
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Deputy on the Ministry of Internal Affairs bill: Voluntary return of property should not exempt from liability

At a recent parliamentary meeting, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed her concern regarding the proposed amendments to Article 222 of the Criminal Code, which pertain to the legalization of income obtained through criminal means. During the discussion of amendments to the Penal Enforcement, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes, she noted that the innovations could exempt citizens from criminal liability if they voluntarily reported their actions and returned illegally obtained property.

29.01.2026, 11:18
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Suspects Detained in a Series of Pickpocketing Thefts

In Bishkek, individuals suspected of a series of pickpocketing incidents were detained, as reported by the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate on January 28. The incident occurred on December 28, 2025, when one of the city's residents contacted the police. She reported that at the Alamedin market, her underage daughter had her mobile phone stolen from her jacket pocket.

29.01.2026, 11:18
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In Kara-Balta, a bus depot worth over 105 million soms has been returned to state ownership

In the Jayil District, the return of a bus depot to state ownership occurred, which had been illegally transferred to private hands. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported this on January 28. During an inspection conducted by the Jayil District Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that in 2004, the bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta was alienated along with the land plot in violation of legislation.

29.01.2026, 11:18
Two Children Drowned in a Water Body in Bishkek. Photo
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Two Children Drowned in a Water Body in Bishkek. Photo

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two children drowned in one of the water bodies in the "Bakay-Ata" residential area — a six-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl. Six rescuers arrived at the scene, who retrieved the bodies of the children and handed them over to the police representatives.

29.01.2026, 11:17
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In Bishkek, Interpol detained a foreigner who was wanted.

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen in Bishkek at the beginning of 2026. This individual was wanted internationally through Interpol. The investigation established that G.D., born in 1979, is accused of causing serious harm to health, as well as illegal crossing of the state border.

29.01.2026, 11:13
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Teenager robbed a man in a mosque: police detained the suspect

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the local mosques. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that on January 27, a report was received from a citizen B.D. at the duty station, who stated that around 18:15, an unknown person stole his bag containing personal documents and fled the scene.

29.01.2026, 11:02
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A Police Officer Discusses Common Schemes of Cyber Fraud

Cyber fraud and telephone scams continue to pose a serious threat to the population, necessitating active measures from law enforcement aimed at preventing and combating such crimes. This was reported on January 28 by Aliskhan Akylbekov, an investigator in the department for information and technical support and combating crimes in the field of IT technologies of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Akylbekov noted that

29.01.2026, 10:59
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In Bishkek, a guy was driving a red "Honda" with the license plates PROTOCOL.

On January 28, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" received information from the press service inspector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nadyrbek Jusupov, that a car with fake license plates had been discovered in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 21:30 at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Muromskaya streets, where a red Honda Accord was spotted with plates that do not match the registry.

29.01.2026, 10:50
Information about the death of crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.
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Information about the death of crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.

As reported by Kaktus.media, the information about the death of Mursalym Umyrazakov, better known by the nickname Karyshkyr, has been denied by representatives of the Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Justice emphasized that the rumors about his death, which spread on social media, are unfounded. "He continues to serve his sentence; he is healthy," noted a representative of the agency. It is worth reminding that in June 2023, a court in Alamedin found Mursalym

29.01.2026, 10:49
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Wanted foreigner detained upon entry into Kyrgyzstan by France

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen at Manas International Airport during his attempt to enter Kyrgyzstan. According to the investigation, 35-year-old S.V. is wanted by Interpol. He is suspected of facilitating the illegal entry and stay of foreign citizens, using counterfeit documents, fraud, and participating in a criminal organization under French criminal law.

29.01.2026, 10:48
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The name of the missing person in Kyrgyzstan was mentioned in the Russian trial for the family murder.

In the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky, a court trial is underway regarding Viktor Petrichenko, who is accused of the mass murder of his family on New Year's Eve in 1993. According to information published by the Russian outlet E1.RU, the defendant claims that his father, Vasily Petrichenko, was responsible for the murder of seven people using a hammer. However, prosecutors have dismissed this version, stating that at present, Petrichenko Sr. is listed as

29.01.2026, 10:48
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The Lexus driver drove over the curb and was fined.

In Bishkek, a case was recorded where the driver of a Lexus GX460 drove over a curb in an attempt to park. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). This incident occurred on January 28 at 11:00 AM. The patrol stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, after which a report on the violation was drawn up in accordance with the established procedure.

29.01.2026, 10:45
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In the USA, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan was sentenced to 3.3 years in prison for illegal arms export.

Sergey Zharnovnikov, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan, was sentenced in the United States to 39 months in prison for attempting to organize the export of American firearms and ammunition to Russia. This information was posted on the website of the U.S. Department of Justice. According to U.S. law enforcement, Zharnovnikov arrived in the United States in January 2025, and on January 24, he was arrested in Las Vegas during the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, where he planned to

29.01.2026, 10:43
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Driver with fake license plates and under the influence of drugs detained in Bishkek

On January 27, patrol service officers in Bishkek discovered a driver using fake state registration plates while under the influence of drugs. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police. The incident occurred around noon when the patrol stopped a Hyundai Sonata vehicle. During the inspection, it was revealed that the car had counterfeit license plates.

29.01.2026, 10:33
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Documents from the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Found Accessible in ChatGPT

According to information published by Politico, the head of the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency uploaded official files to ChatGPT, making them accessible to users and developers. Madhu Gattumukkala, the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, requested permission to use the public version of ChatGPT after his appointment, which had previously been prohibited. In the summer of 2025, he uploaded a number of documents to the system, none of which were classified at a high

29.01.2026, 10:22
In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two small children died
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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two small children died

Photo of the relatives During the night in Bishkek, in the 'Bakay-Ata' residential area, the bodies of two children were found who had gone missing — a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy. The children's parents had previously sought help on social media, stating that their children went out to play around 5:00 PM and did not return home. Neighbors, relatives, and local residents immediately responded to the search.

29.01.2026, 10:18
Dense fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.
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Dense fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

Photo from the internet According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service, from 8:40 and for the next three hours, strong fog is expected in Bishkek, as well as in the Chui Valley. Visibility in this area may drop to 500 meters. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends that drivers and pedestrians exercise special caution, reduce speed, and pay close attention to the road situation.

29.01.2026, 09:00
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Storm Warning Issued in Kyrgyzstan: Avalanches Expected in the Mountains

The Emergency Situations Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a high risk of avalanches from January 29 to 31. This is due to recent and expected precipitation, which has increased the load on snow masses in mountainous regions. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there is an especially high risk of avalanches and snow drifts on several important sections of highways:

29.01.2026, 08:33
Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified in a Private School in Bishkek
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Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified in a Private School in Bishkek

A field inspection, initiated due to citizen complaints and involving Victoria Mozgacheva, the deputy mayor, took place today at the private school "Creative Taalim" in Bishkek. This information was announced by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. During the inspection, serious violations of safety standards on the premises of the educational institution were identified.

28.01.2026, 22:03