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Director of the Sports College Aibek Tashmatov placed in SIZO-1

On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek issued a decision to detain the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, Aibek Tashmatov. This information was confirmed on February 20 by the court's press service, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Tashmatov is under suspicion under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

20.02.2026, 14:23

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In Bishkek, schoolchildren staged a mass brawl

On February 19, the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District received a report of a conflict that occurred in one of the capital's schools, where high school students organized a mass brawl. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Directorate, police officers arrived at the scene promptly and were able to stop the clash. Additionally, an ambulance was called to the educational institution, which transported the injured students to a medical facility.

20.02.2026, 14:15

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The nephrologist of the NCOD, detained for treatment, has been placed under house arrest.

Nephrologist N.B., detained in a case regarding treatment that led to the amputation of a teenager's leg, is now under house arrest during the investigation. This information was confirmed by lawyer Yevgeniya Krapivina on February 20. Recall that on February 18, N.B. was detained by law enforcement officers. According to a statement from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, in October 2024, the doctor made mistakes in the treatment of the minor K.A. while providing

20.02.2026, 14:14

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Organized illegal searches and extorted money. Fake police officers detained.

On February 20, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of fake police officers. During an internal investigation, it was revealed that in Bishkek, some individuals, posing as police officers, were engaging in illegal activities. In particular, the suspects entered apartments and offices, claiming to conduct checks for criminal activity, and extorted money from citizens. These actions were classified as robbery under Article 206 of the Criminal Code of the

20.02.2026, 14:12

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Young people posing as police officers detained

All of them worked in security Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported the suppression of illegal activities by a group posing as law enforcement officers in Bishkek. It has been established that these individuals, pretending to be police officers, unlawfully entered apartments under the pretext of conducting official inspections aimed at detecting crimes in residential premises, and extorted money from citizens. In connection with these events, a criminal case has been initiated based

20.02.2026, 14:11

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The guy introduced himself as the son of one of the police chiefs and deceived the applicant.

On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District reported the arrest of a suspect in fraud. A citizen approached the police asking to investigate a young man who claimed to be the son of a high-ranking police officer. He offered his services for 20,000 soms, guaranteeing assistance in recovering money, but ultimately deceived the complainant.

20.02.2026, 14:11

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4.7 kg of hashish, 2 grenades, and 242,000 soms: Drug crime group activity disrupted in Osh

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, have identified and neutralized an organized criminal group in the city of Osh that was involved in the large-scale sale of Afghan-origin drugs. According to the information from the press service of the department, during a search of a Daewoo Nexia vehicle belonging to citizen S. O. B. (born in 1995), 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were confiscated, which are now material evidence in

20.02.2026, 14:01

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Fraudsters stole nearly 2 million soms from a citizen's electronic wallet

In the Chui region, a person suspected of large-scale fraud with bank cards has been detained, reported the press service of the regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 5, 2026, a 42-year-old citizen, K.A., reported a crime to the police of the Issyk-Ata district. He stated that on the same day he received a call via WhatsApp asking him to dictate a four-digit code. As a result of the fraud, 1 million 999 thousand 6 soms were withdrawn from his electronic

20.02.2026, 13:42

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Inspectors sent about 40 SUVs to the impound lot

On February 19, the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety conducted a raid in the Chui region called "Re-equipment." During the event, 37 vehicles were identified, most of which are SUVs, and they were sent to the impound lot in Tokmok.

20.02.2026, 13:22

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Head of the 6th Department of the State National Security Committee in Bishkek, nicknamed Grudak, detained for corruption

The head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security in Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office. According to law enforcement agencies, he is suspected of corrupt activities. According to the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, A.T. will be held in a temporary detention facility until April 15. This decision was made based on the materials collected during the investigation. The accused is

20.02.2026, 13:03

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Director of the Republican Sports College Aibek Tashmatov Detained

The decision of the First May District Court has placed Aibek Tashmatov, who holds the position of director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, in custody for a period of two months. According to information provided by the court to the "Kabar" agency, this decision was the result of the approval of a petition submitted by the head of the Investigative Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, who leads the interagency investigative group.

20.02.2026, 13:01

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A Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach Detained in Bishkek

The coach is accused of causing injury to a 7-year-old girl during training A.M. contacted the police requesting to hold her daughter's rhythmic gymnastics coach accountable. She claims that during the training session, the child suffered physical injuries. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 130 "Causing serious

20.02.2026, 12:56

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The head of the capital's anti-corruption department of the GKNB, nicknamed Grudak, has been detained for corruption.

The suspect is in custody until April 15 The head of the 6th department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, has been arrested by the military prosecutor's office. He is suspected of corrupt activities. By a decision of the First May District Court, A.T. will be held in a temporary detention facility until April 15. We remind you that the 6th department of the GKNB works in the field of combating corruption. photo www

20.02.2026, 12:50

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Head of the Anti-Corruption Department of the GKNB for the Chui Region Arrested

Tilek Abdykalikov, the head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Chui region, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was confirmed by the editorial office of Kaktus.media at the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. According to sources, on February 19 of this year, at the request of the head of the interagency investigative group, who is also the head of the investigative department of

20.02.2026, 12:39

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In Osh, a criminal group was detained with a large batch of drugs and ammunition

The activities of an organized criminal group involved in the sale of drugs produced in Afghanistan were halted in Osh. As a result of the operation, more than 4.7 kilograms of hashish, as well as weapons, ammunition, and significant amounts of cash were seized. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The detention was carried out by officers of the Drug Control Service.

20.02.2026, 12:28

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In Bishkek, a rhythmic gymnastics coach was detained

A rhythmic gymnastics coach was detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the October Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. A statement was received from A. M., who requested measures to be taken against the coach who trains her daughter E. A., born in 2019. According to the applicant, on December 24, 2025, her daughter sustained serious injuries during warm-up at practice.

20.02.2026, 12:19

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In 2025, 19 workers died at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, a tragedy occurred at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan: 19 workers died as a result of accidents. This became known during parliamentary hearings on the draft law "On Labor Protection," where Cholponkul Madirov, Deputy Director of the Labor Legislation Control and Supervision Service, spoke. Madirov noted that their service can only conduct planned inspections of working conditions. At each construction site, from the moment the foundation is laid until the completion of

20.02.2026, 12:04

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Fake law enforcement officers coerced a Bishkek resident into handing over 850,000 soms over the phone.

The suspect has been detained A suspect in a phone fraud case has been detained in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Department. On December 12, 2025, a 76-year-old woman named M. O. approached the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Department. She reported that unknown individuals, posing as law enforcement officers, deceitfully obtained her money in the amount of 850,000 soms and then ceased all communication. A criminal case has been initiated

20.02.2026, 10:29

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The head of the GKNB investigation for the Chui region has been arrested

The head of the investigation department of the GKNB in the Chui region has been arrested According to information received from sources in law enforcement agencies, B. B., who heads the investigation department of the GKNB in the Chui region, was detained on suspicion of corrupt activities. The request from the Military Prosecutor's Office for detention was granted by the court. According to information obtained from law enforcement officials, the detainee will remain in a temporary

20.02.2026, 10:24

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More than 4 kilograms of drugs, grenades, and weapons seized in the city of Osh from organized crime group members

Employees of the Drug Control Service in the city of Osh conducted a successful operation targeting an organized crime group involved in the large-scale sale of Afghan-produced drugs. During a search of a Daewoo Nexia car belonging to a citizen S.O.B., born in 1995, 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were discovered. These items were included in the case as physical evidence.

20.02.2026, 10:14

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An elderly woman in Bishkek was deceived out of 850,000 soms: a suspect has been detained

Employees of the Bishkek GUV reported the arrest of a suspect in a fraud case. The incident occurred when a 77-year-old pensioner contacted the police in December 2025. According to the woman, she received a call from unknown individuals who introduced themselves as law enforcement officers and forced her to transfer 850,000 soms.

20.02.2026, 09:53

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In Bishkek, a fake security officer deceived a pensioner out of 850,000 soms

In Bishkek, a case of fraud occurred in which a pensioner lost a significant amount of money. The criminals, posing as law enforcement officers, deceitfully took her savings.

20.02.2026, 09:45

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In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud during the sale of an apartment has been detained.

Currently, the police are investigating possible connections of the detainee with other similar crimes. A citizen suspected of fraudulent activities related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. The investigation established that 43-year-old U.T. fraudulently obtained 284,267 dollars from the victim from October 2020 to February 2024, posing as a

20.02.2026, 09:42

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The director of the sports college, Aibek Tashmatov, has been taken into custody.

Aibek Tashmatov, the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, known by the nickname Kuchuk, has been placed in custody until April 15 by the decision of the First May District Court of Bishkek. This decision was the result of a petition from the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by court representatives. Photo Aibek Tashmatov

20.02.2026, 08:56

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In Bishkek, a suspect was detained in a major housing fraud case

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man suspected of fraud in the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD). The investigation established that from October 2020 to February 2024, a citizen identified as U.T., born in 1980, managed to gain the trust of the victim and under the pretext of selling an apartment in the "Nova City"

19.02.2026, 21:31

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In Osh, about 5 kg of drugs and ammunition seized during a special operation

Three suspects were arrested for involvement in illegal drug trafficking Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the city of Osh conducted a successful operation against an organized criminal group that was engaged in the sale of Afghan-produced drugs in large quantities. This was reported by the press service of the agency. As part of the operational-search activities, a search was conducted of a vehicle belonging to a 28-year-old citizen S.O.B. As a

19.02.2026, 21:05

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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $285,000 fraud has been detained.

A person suspected of fraudulent activities has been detained in Bishkek. According to information provided by the city's Department of Internal Affairs, a citizen named H. M. reported to law enforcement that a certain U. T., having gained his trust, deceitfully took a sum of $284,267 under the pretext of selling an apartment in a residential complex on M. Gorky Street and has not returned the money to this day.

19.02.2026, 20:53

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Teacher reported being beaten by a schoolboy. Footage from the scene has emerged.

Readers of Kaktus.media sent a video to the editorial office, allegedly filmed at school No. 83 in Bishkek. They report that there was no fight between the student and the teacher, and the teacher is being unjustly accused. In the recordings, a man can be seen being pushed, and he falls backward onto the concrete floor. After this, several students surround him, with one of them restraining the one who pushed.

19.02.2026, 20:28

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In Afghanistan, authorities burned more than 500 musical instruments

, Marat ABDYKALYKOV According to information provided by the Pajhwok Afghan News agency, local authorities in Parwan province have destroyed more than 500 musical instruments and related items. As reported by Mawlavi Maqbul Ahmad Waqas, the head of the relevant department, musical instruments and items used for dancing and other entertainment activities, which the authorities believe do not comply with Sharia norms, were collected over the past year in the central part of the province and its

19.02.2026, 19:18

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The court has remanded Nurgazy Anarkulov in custody until April 10.

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has decided to place Nurgazy Anarkulov in custody, who previously headed the information policy department of the presidential administration. The defendant will remain in pre-trial detention until April 10, 2026. Photo from the internet. Nurgazy Anarkulov

19.02.2026, 19:11

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The court has chosen a preventive measure for Nurgazy Anarkulov.

As reported by representatives of the law enforcement agencies, Nurgazy Anarkulov was placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1. The arrest was sanctioned by the investigating judge of the First May district on February 19. Anarkulov is accused of organizing mass riots.

19.02.2026, 18:59

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In Chuy Region, the head of the investigation department of the GKNB has been detained on suspicion of corruption

According to law enforcement agencies, the head of the investigation department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Chui region, known as B.B., was detained on suspicion of corrupt activities. The detention took place on February 17, and on February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek granted the request of the interdepartmental investigative group, deciding to keep the suspect in custody until April 15, 2026.

19.02.2026, 18:06

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The head of the investigation department of the GKNB in the Chui region has been arrested. He is connected to Zhakypbekov.

The head of the investigative department of the GKNB for the Chui region, Berdibek Boronbaev, was detained on February 17 on suspicion of corrupt activities. According to sources from the editorial office of Kaktus.media, today, February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek granted the petition submitted by the head of the interagency investigative group, who is the head of the investigative department of the Military Prosecutor's Office.

19.02.2026, 17:37

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In the UK, King Charles III's brother - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - has been detained.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been arrested in the United Kingdom. His detention is linked to suspicions of abuse of power due to his previous connections with Jeffrey Epstein, which have already led to him losing all titles. According to the Russian service of the BBC, the arrest took place on February 19. On the morning of that day, police vehicles arrived at the royal estate of Sandringham, located in Norfolk. The official statement from law enforcement did

19.02.2026, 17:37

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Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew, detained in the Epstein case

In the case of the scandalous financier Jeffrey Epstein, the brother of the King of the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew, has been detained. British police conducted a search at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, located on the grounds of Sandringham Palace, in connection with his ties to Epstein, reports The Telegraph. Archive photo. Detention of the brother of the King of the United Kingdom: former Prince Andrew in the Epstein case

19.02.2026, 16:24

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Police and ambulance had to intervene in a mass brawl of schoolchildren in Bishkek

The injured were transported to a medical facility In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident involving a mass brawl among students occurred. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. According to sources from the juvenile affairs inspection, on February 19, a major conflict broke out at one of the local schools. Immediately after receiving the information, police officers and an ambulance crew arrived at the scene to stop the confrontation. The

19.02.2026, 16:20

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Mass Brawl at Bishkek School: Injured in Hospital, Case Opened

In Bishkek, an incident involving a mass brawl among high school students occurred at one of the schools, as reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Directorate. Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the information. The conflict was quickly stopped, and an ambulance was called. Several teenagers were taken to a medical facility for examination. The participants of the fight, along with their parents, were taken to the District Internal Affairs

19.02.2026, 15:23

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Foreigners detained in Georgia while attempting to purchase nuclear materials for $3 million

In Kutaisi, Georgia, law enforcement authorities detained two foreign nationals who attempted to acquire uranium and the radioactive substance cesium-137 for $3 million. This was reported by Lasha Magradze, the First Deputy Head of the State Security Service of Georgia.

19.02.2026, 14:38

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In Chui Region, a suspect in the theft of funds from a peasant farm has been detained

In the Chui region, as part of operations "Bandit" and "Arsenal," a man suspected of theft was detained, as reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to the information, on January 24, 2026, T.E., born in 1996 and the director of the K.K. agricultural enterprise located in the village of Sretенка, approached the officers of the Moscow district police. He reported that on the same day, around 3:00 PM, a citizen named K.D.

19.02.2026, 14:33

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The court sentenced former South Korean President Yun Suk Yeol to life imprisonment

The Central District Court in Seoul has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment. The former leader of the country was found guilty of organizing a coup that took place in December 2024, reports the Yonhap agency. Photo by the media. Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol received a life sentence

19.02.2026, 14:32

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Attempt to Illegally Export Livestock Worth One Million Som from Kyrgyzstan

On February 19 of this year, an attempt was made to illegally transport 36 sheep from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. When the smugglers realized that the border guards were monitoring them, the truck with the sheep began to flee, while a car accompanying it tried to obstruct the border guards from stopping them. This was reported by the press service of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. It all started when the border guards noticed a Volkswagen Crafter moving along the state border.

19.02.2026, 14:27

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In Bishkek, women gained trust and disappeared with jewelry worth 36 million soms

The jewelry was sold to a pawn shop at a reduced price In Bishkek, the police detained suspects involved in a fraud case related to jewelry worth 36 million soms, reports the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district. According to law enforcement, on December 13, 2025, T. A. filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department. She stated that two women she did not know, identified as Ch. and N., managed to gain her trust. From November 18 to December 2, in one of the shopping

19.02.2026, 14:20

Incidents / Exclusive

In Bishkek, a teacher and a student got into a fight. A forensic examination has been appointed.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred between a student and his teacher. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First Mai District. According to law enforcement data, on February 16, a call was received by the "102" service regarding a conflict at one of the local schools. The incident was recorded, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

19.02.2026, 14:11

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Pollution from Exhaust Gases. In Bishkek, the Owners of Three Cars Were Fined

On February 19 of this year, employees of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, together with representatives of the Patrol Police Service, conducted a raid in Bishkek. The aim of the event was to identify vehicles that exceed the established norms for pollutant emissions. These raids are carried out regularly to improve air quality and reduce pollution levels in the capital.

19.02.2026, 13:54

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In South Korea, a court sentenced the former defense minister to 30 years in prison

In South Korea, the court has sentenced former Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hen to 30 years in prison for his involvement in a coup. This was reported by the Yonhap agency. Archive photo. Former Minister of Defense of South Korea Kim Yong-hen was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the coup

19.02.2026, 13:54

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Smugglers attempted to break through to the border with Tajikistan, but they were detained

On February 19, the servicemen of the Leilek Border Detachment prevented the illegal export of small cattle across a section of the state border with Tajikistan, reported the press service of the State Border Service (SBS). According to the agency's information, the operation was conducted jointly with employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) based on received data. As a result, an attempt to export cattle outside of established checkpoints was stopped.

19.02.2026, 12:44

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Tax officials seized a large batch of counterfeit cigarettes

A raid took place in the Chui region Tax service employees conducted an operation in the village of Biridik, located in the Issyk-Ata district, where illegal transportation of tobacco products was stopped. This information was received from the agency's press service. During the raid, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle was discovered, which was transferring cigarettes to another transport. Upon inspection, it was found that the vehicle contained 21,900 packs of cigarettes of the brands ORIS

19.02.2026, 12:40

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In Bishkek, a suspect in livestock fraud has been detained

On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud in Bishkek. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 4, one of the residents of the capital approached the police. He reported that on January 17, he sold eight sheep for 134,000 soms. The buyer only paid 60,000 soms, promising to transfer the remaining amount within two hours, but then failed to fulfill his obligations.

19.02.2026, 12:38