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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $260,000 fraud has been detained.

Employees of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The press service of the internal affairs management provided this information. It became known that U. L. approached the police, stating that from February to June 2025, S. N., having gained trust, deceitfully took possession of ten electric vehicles on Isakeyeva Street in Bishkek.

22.02.2026, 12:47
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In Bishkek, a residential building is on fire in the VIP village "Bravo". Video

In Bishkek, in the Oktobrskiy district, an incident occurred involving a fire in a residential building on Balik-Kumar Street, located in the VIP village "Bravo." This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary information, a signal about the fire was received by emergency services, after which at 11:46 two units from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 5 were dispatched to the scene.

22.02.2026, 12:35
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On the Bishkek—Manas Highway, an aluminum barrier pierced the "Sonata" in a traffic accident.

An accident occurred on the highway connecting Bishkek and Manas Airport involving foreigners. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident happened on February 22. A Hyundai Sonata was traveling along the Vasilievsky tract when, around 05:35, the driver H.K.A., born in 1997, lost control of the vehicle, leading to a collision with a road divider. As a result of this collision, the aluminum barrier pierced through the car's

22.02.2026, 12:12
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A fire broke out in the VIP village Bravo

According to information received from eyewitnesses, on February 22, a fire broke out in a two-story house in the VIP village of Bravo on Balik-Kumar Street. In the Ministry of Emergency Situations, it was clarified that a fire signal was received, and two fire crews from the Oktyabrsky District Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 5 arrived at the scene at 11:46.

22.02.2026, 12:02
Tigers in Thailand Die from Unknown Virus
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Tigers in Thailand Die from Unknown Virus

In northern Thailand, a troubling situation has been reported: this month, 72 tigers have fallen victim to a dangerous infection. The authorities are taking emergency measures, including disinfecting enclosures and preparing a vaccination program for the surviving animals to stop the further spread of the disease.

22.02.2026, 11:31
As a result of strong winds in Bishkek and two regions, 16 residential buildings and 5 multi-storey buildings were damaged.
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As a result of strong winds in Bishkek and two regions, 16 residential buildings and 5 multi-storey buildings were damaged.

7 private and 5 multi-story buildings were damaged in Bishkek As a result of the powerful winds that struck Bishkek and the neighboring Chui and Talas regions, 16 residential houses, 5 multi-story buildings, and 5 educational institutions were affected. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Also affected were 2 enterprises, 2 kindergartens, a village administration building, a guard's house, 6 barns, a shed, the wall of one of the residential

22.02.2026, 09:57
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Rita Karasartova reported a violation of rights in SIZO-1. Response from the GSIN

Activist and human rights defender Rita Karasartova announced the filing of a lawsuit in the Administrative Court of Bishkek. The reason for her appeal was, according to her, the violation of rights in the detention center SIZO-1, as well as in the Ministry of Justice. On her social media page, Karasartova noted that, according to the law, prisoners have the right to a 15-minute phone call with relatives once a week; however, this right, she claims, is not being fulfilled.

21.02.2026, 21:07
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Suspects Detained for Stealing a Kia K5 in Bishkek

Two individuals have become suspects in a criminal case in Bishkek on charges of stealing a Kia K5 vehicle. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. On January 14, 2026, M. M. contacted the internal affairs authorities, stating that on January 11, his white Kia K5 was stolen from a paint shop on Almatinskaya Street. Unknown individuals fled the scene.

21.02.2026, 17:21
In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs of houses
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In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs of houses

The meteorological service reported that wind speeds reached 15–20 meters per second. This morning in Bishkek, as well as in the Chui region, strong gusts of wind were observed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In the Leninsky district on Moskovskaya Street, the wind tore the roof off a multi-story building, which fell onto a neighboring structure. On Bakayev and Intergelpo Streets, roofs were also damaged, and trees were uprooted. In the

21.02.2026, 17:11
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In Bishkek, a pensioner transferred 850,000 soms to scammers. A suspect has been detained.

According to information provided by the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the incident occurred on December 12, 2025. A woman, M. O., born in 1949, contacted law enforcement, reporting that fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officers, deceived her and took her money, after which they cut off all communication with her. Currently, investigative activities are ongoing, during which the police are working to identify possible accomplices and gather evidence in this case.

21.02.2026, 17:01
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He Posed as the Son of a Security Forces Leader. The Man is Suspected of Fraud

According to the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate, the arrest became possible thanks to a report from a citizen, M.I. He informed about the actions of I.U., who, while on A. Tokombaev Street, deceitfully took his money by posing as the son of a high-ranking official from the law enforcement agencies and promised to help recover the lost funds. As a result of operational measures, the officers were able to establish the identity of the suspect, who turned out

21.02.2026, 16:03
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In Bishkek, a builder took a prepayment of $50,000 but then disappeared. He has been detained.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, a suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek. A citizen identified as R. R. filed a complaint with the police on September 23, 2025. He reported that on July 31, 2025, K. offered him his services for construction work on a site located on Radiyeva Street. As a result, trusting him, R. R. paid $50,000. However, after receiving the money, the suspect did not perform any work and disappeared with the

21.02.2026, 15:46
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In the district of "Djal," construction fencing collapsed onto the pedestrian zone

The incident, which became known from a report by the Ministry of Construction, occurred on February 21 at 06:00 at the address: Tynalieva St., 5/1. Strong gusts of wind caused the collapse of a fence that was used at the construction site of a 14-story residential building, blocking the sidewalk. According to the information received, specialists from the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control arrived at the scene to conduct an inspection.

21.02.2026, 13:04
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In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs and knocked down trees

On February 21, strong gusts of wind were observed in Bishkek and the Chui region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In particular, on Moskovskaya Street, the wind tore the roof off one of the high-rise buildings, which then collapsed onto a neighboring structure.

21.02.2026, 13:01
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In Kok-Zhar, the construction site fence collapsed onto a residential building

According to information provided by the victims, the incident occurred at 10 Kuyukova Street, where the fencing of a construction site collapsed onto a private house. At the time of the incident, there were people inside the premises. Concrete blocks and metal structures fell onto the house, causing damage to the roof and destruction of the fence.

21.02.2026, 12:36
In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs and toppled trees
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In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs and toppled trees

Today in Bishkek, strong winds were observed, leading to roof damage and fallen trees in several areas of the city. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, informing the Kabar agency. In particular, in the Lenin district on Moskovskaya Street, the roof of a multi-story building was torn off and collapsed onto a neighboring structure.

21.02.2026, 12:26
Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev Detained: Collected Money from His Subordinates
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Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev Detained: Collected Money from His Subordinates

He is currently in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB During the fight against corruption in the healthcare sector, illegal actions committed by Deputy Minister of Health S.R.S. were uncovered, as reported by the press service of the GKNB. The investigation established that from 2022 to 2023, while serving as the head of the State Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, this official regularly extorted money from his subordinates for personal enrichment. As

21.02.2026, 12:12
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Former head of the state buildings department under the Presidential Administration Chynberdi Tolonov detained

Law enforcement officials informed the editorial office of Kaktus.media about the detention of Chynberdi Tolonov. He was placed in the Military Prosecutor's Office at the beginning of this week. At the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, the editorial office of Kaktus.media confirmed that on February 18, the court granted the request of the investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs' investigative service. A measure of restraint in the form of detention was chosen for

21.02.2026, 12:06
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Strong Wind in Bishkek. A Tree Fell on a Car

In Bishkek, strong gusts of wind have been observed, leading to fallen trees and the destruction of large branches in various parts of the city. This was reported by representatives of the Akimat of the October district, according to data from 24.kg. Among the places where fallen trees have been recorded are the streets of Yunusalieva, Akhunbaeva, Baytik Baatyra, and the 11th microdistrict.

21.02.2026, 12:01
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, a construction site fence collapsed onto a private house

In the village of Kok-Zhar, an incident occurred when a construction site fence collapsed onto a private house. This was reported by a local resident who is demanding that the developers revoke the company's license. “I urge President Sadyr Japarov, who is the guarantor of the Constitution, to intervene in this situation! If the construction company Central Asia Invest cannot even safely install a fence, how can they be trusted to build a 12-story building? In our village, on Kuyukov

21.02.2026, 11:57
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A fake about the eviction of Bishkek residents onto the streets in winter spread on WhatsApp

A video capturing a clash between citizens and the police in a house on Samoylenko Street in Bishkek has become popular in the Kyrgyz WhatsApp community. One user claims that the authorities intend to evict people onto the streets in winter. However, as reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District on February 21, the eviction did indeed take place, but it occurred back on October 14, 2025.

21.02.2026, 11:12
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Former MP Chynberdi Tolonov Detained

On February 18, the Pervomaisky District Court of the capital, Bishkek, decided to place former deputy Chynberdi Tolonov in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service on February 21 to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Tolonov is a suspect under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning corruption crimes. He is currently held in pre-trial detention center No. 1, until April 16.

21.02.2026, 10:45
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The Mayor of Balikchy Personally Closed a Moonshine Sales Point

Baatyrbek Zhantaev, the mayor of Balakchy, personally closed one of the points where illegal production of moonshine was taking place. This incident gained widespread attention on social media due to the dissemination of video material. According to preliminary data, this establishment was operating without the necessary permits.

21.02.2026, 10:37
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In which areas of Bishkek do the most traffic accidents occur?

In Bishkek, 4,029 traffic accidents were registered in 2025, among which 120 cases resulted in fatalities. This information was announced on February 19 by the senior prosecutor of the Bishkek city prosecutor's office, Eradil Asypbekov, in an interview with the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". According to the provided data, the highest number of traffic accidents occurred in the Lenin district — 1,155 cases. This is followed by the Pervomaisky district with 1,029

21.02.2026, 04:17
Head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Detained
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Head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Detained

Photo from the internet. Chynberdi Tolonov According to local media, Chynberdi Tolonov, head of the state buildings department under the president's office, was detained at the beginning of the week. Sources in law enforcement confirmed this information. The official has already been taken to the Military Prosecutor's Office, where a preventive measure was chosen for him. The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place him in custody until April 16. Tolonov is involved in

20.02.2026, 23:40
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic revealed details of the detention of the Deputy Minister of Health.
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The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic revealed details of the detention of the Deputy Minister of Health.

According to information from the press center of the GKNB, during the fight against corruption in the healthcare sector, illegal activities of the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, S.R.S., were uncovered. It was established that from 2022 to 2023, while serving as the head of the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, S.R.S. systematically extorted money from subordinates for personal enrichment.

20.02.2026, 23:36
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The head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration, Chynberdi Tolonov, has been detained.

According to information provided to the editorial staff of Kaktus.media by law enforcement officials, Tolonov was detained at the beginning of the current week and taken to the Military Prosecutor's Office. At the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, it became known that on February 18, the court granted the request of the investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs' investigative service. In relation to Chynberdi Tolonov, who is charged under Article 336

20.02.2026, 23:02
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The GKNB reported details of the detention of Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev

According to the GKNB, in 2022-2023, when Sydygaliev headed the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, he allegedly organized a systematic collection of money from subordinates for personal enrichment. Currently, investigative actions are ongoing to identify other officials who may be involved in this illegal activity in the healthcare sector of Kyrgyzstan.

20.02.2026, 22:48
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The State National Security Committee detained Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev.

On February 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of Ryspek Sydygaliev, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health, as part of measures to combat corruption in the healthcare sector. According to the investigation, from 2022 to 2023, when Sydygaliev headed the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, he "organized the systematic collection of monetary funds from subordinate employees"

20.02.2026, 22:00
Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Detained
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Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Detained

Photo from the internet. Ryspek Sydygaliev According to media reports, the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Ryspek Sydygaliev, was detained during an investigation by anti-corruption authorities. The investigative service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) suspects him of corrupt activities.

20.02.2026, 21:43
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The GKNB detained a suspect in extortion using "connections in the Ministry of Internal Affairs"

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), the detained individual is Ch. R. Zh. He deceitfully obtained $500 from Zh. A. Zh., claiming to have nonexistent connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After this, a criminal case was initiated against Zh. A. Zh. in the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate, and Ch. R. Zh. threatened him with arrest. He offered to resolve the issue for an

20.02.2026, 17:53
Impersonated an Interior Ministry employee and extorted money: suspect detained
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Impersonated an Interior Ministry employee and extorted money: suspect detained

In Kyrgyzstan, a man has been detained for impersonating a police officer and demanding money to resolve issues related to a criminal case. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, the suspect, using his alleged connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, deceitfully obtained the sum of $500 from citizen Zh.A.Z.

20.02.2026, 17:52
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Drug couriers operating on the Toktogul—Bishkek route have been detained

On February 20, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects involved in the distribution of narcotic substances. The investigation established that R.U.U., born in 1992, O.u.N., born in 1995, and B.u.K., born in 1997, were detained for transporting a significant batch of drugs from the Toktogul district to the capital.

20.02.2026, 17:47
A resident of Chuy Region had nearly 2 million soms stolen from their electronic wallet
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A resident of Chuy Region had nearly 2 million soms stolen from their electronic wallet

A mediator has been detained for purchasing bank cards A suspect in a large-scale fraud case involving a bank card has been detained in the Chui region, according to information from the regional police department. According to the police, on February 5, 2026, a citizen named K.A., born in 1981, reported to the Issyk-Ata district police department. He stated that the day before, he received a call from unknown individuals via WhatsApp who asked him to provide a four-digit code. As a result, 1

20.02.2026, 16:42
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In Bishkek, a car was stolen from a "paint shop." Suspects detained

On February 20, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of suspects in a car theft that occurred on January 11. The incident took place in a paint shop on Almatinskaya Street, where a KIA K5 vehicle belonging to the complainant was stolen.

20.02.2026, 15:51
Fake police officers detained for extortion of money
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Fake police officers detained for extortion of money

In Bishkek, employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have disrupted the activities of a group of individuals who, posing as law enforcement officers, were engaged in illegal actions. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It has been established that the fraudsters, under the pretext of conducting official checks aimed at identifying illegal activities, unlawfully entered the apartments of citizens and extorted

20.02.2026, 15:19
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Former head of the investigation department of the GKNB in the Chui region is suspected of corruption

On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to remand the former head of the investigative department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Chui region in custody. This information was officially confirmed by the press service of the district court on February 20. The subject of the case, B.B.I., is now in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department, where he will remain until April 15. He has been charged under Article 336,

20.02.2026, 14:35
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"Letter 75". Nurgazy Anarkulov has been placed in SIZO-1

On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place Nurgazy Anarkulov in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service on February 20, which informed the AKIpress editorial office about the incident. Anarkulov is suspected under several articles of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, including Article 41, Part 2, Article 36, and Article 278, Part 1, related to "Organization and preparation for mass riots." He will remain in

20.02.2026, 14:29
In Bishkek, fake police officers were involved in robberies and extortion.
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In Bishkek, fake police officers were involved in robberies and extortion.

Employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during operational-search activities, uncovered and halted the criminal activities of a group of individuals who, under the guise of police officers, were committing unlawful acts in Bishkek. It has been established that these fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officers, illegally entered citizens' apartments under the pretext of checking for illegal activities and extorted money.

20.02.2026, 14:28
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77-year-old Bishkek resident transferred 850,000 soms to fraudsters. Suspect detained

On February 20, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, when a 77-year-old woman contacted the police. She reported that she had fallen victim to a scam by individuals who identified themselves as law enforcement officers and transferred 850,000 soms to them.

20.02.2026, 14:28