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Abused official position. Head of Chui District detained
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Abused official position. Head of Chui District detained

On December 16, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic detained the akim of Chui district of Chui region, known as T.R.T., as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to the illegal issuance of certificates for the extraction of sand and gravel mixtures. It turned out that T.R.T., violating the government decree of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 43 dated February 5, 2019, which allows the issuance of a license for the extraction of sand and gravel

22.12.2025, 11:23
The akim of Chui District has been detained.
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The akim of Chui District has been detained.

The akim of the Chui region, T.R.T., has been detained on charges of abuse of office. This information was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). On December 16, 2025, as part of a criminal investigation, the akim was detained for the illegal issuance of licenses for the extraction of sand and gravel mixtures.

22.12.2025, 11:13
A mass brawl occurred at night in the "Asanbay Center" area in Bishkek
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A mass brawl occurred at night in the "Asanbay Center" area in Bishkek

On the night of December 20, in Bishkek, around 03:20, a report of a mass brawl occurring near one of the clubs in the "Asanbay Center" was received by the "102" duty unit. This information was recorded in the log of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.

22.12.2025, 10:52
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In Bishkek, police officers got into a scuffle near the "Zhashtyk Arena" after the concert

Last Saturday in Bishkek, at the entrance to the "Zhashtyk Arena," where a concert by the famous British artist Jay Sean was taking place, an incident involving the police occurred. According to eyewitness accounts, plainclothes police officers attempted to enter the concert without tickets, but they were stopped by the patrol service workers responsible for security at the event. A conflict arose between the law enforcement officers, which quickly escalated into a scuffle. The Main

22.12.2025, 10:47
In a week, over 20,000 traffic violations were detected in Kyrgyzstan
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In a week, over 20,000 traffic violations were detected in Kyrgyzstan

From December 15 to 21, Kyrgyzstan recorded 20,295 violations of traffic rules. The data was provided by the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety According to preliminary information, the main violations include the following:

22.12.2025, 10:39
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In Bishkek, over 700 cars were sent to the impound lot in two days

Over the course of two days, a preventive raid was conducted in Bishkek, organized by the officers of the Patrol Service of the Police, aimed at identifying serious violations of traffic rules. As a result of the checks carried out, 723 vehicles were placed in the impound lot. It was also recorded that 100 drivers were operating vehicles without the necessary documents. Additionally, 70 individuals were detained for driving under the influence of alcohol.

22.12.2025, 10:03
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Violence in Karakol School: Officials Dismissed and Police Officers Punished

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR) reported on holding accountable employees of the education and internal affairs systems in the city of Karakol for improper performance of their duties. This inspection began after a representative of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of secondary school No. 7 addressed a letter to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Chairman of the SCNS KR, Kamchybek Tashiev, regarding instances of

22.12.2025, 09:24
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In Russia, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained on suspicion of bribery

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained in Russia in the city of Kimry on suspicion of bribery, as reported by the publication "Arguments and Facts," citing information from the Prosecutor's Office of the Tver Region. According to the prosecutor's office, the detention occurred because the Kyrgyzstani was in Russia illegally. In an attempt to avoid arrest and deportation, he offered a police officer a bribe of 10,000 soms, but the law enforcement officer refused this offer.

21.12.2025, 17:20
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A mass brawl occurred in one of the nightclubs in Bishkek. Five people have been detained.

The incident occurred on the night of December 20. A report of a fight was received by the duty unit "102" at approximately 03:20. Employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy District recorded the event in the logbook, after which a preliminary investigation began. Operational groups from the patrol service of the Bishkek City Internal Affairs Directorate quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed the occurrence of the fight.

21.12.2025, 15:27
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In Turkey, the third drone has crashed in a week

In northwestern Turkey, in the Manisa area of Balıkesir province, farmers found a downed drone. This is already the third incident involving drones in the past week, reports the Haberler agency. The origin of the downed drone has not yet been established. It has been sent to Ankara for technical examination, according to the Cumhuriyet newspaper.

21.12.2025, 14:02
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Two Girls Detained in Bishkek for Minor Hooliganism

On the morning of December 20, at approximately 04:14, the police received a signal about a disturbance of public order in the 7th microdistrict of Bishkek. According to the information from the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Department, a group of girls was violating the peace. This information was recorded in the logbook, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

20.12.2025, 20:00
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In Bishkek, a wanted suspect in causing harm to health has been detained

According to the Department of Criminal Investigation of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the arrest occurred as a result of operational activities. The suspect, born in 1988, M. B., had previously been wanted on suspicion of causing bodily harm. The incident took place on April 19, 2025, when S. L. reported to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk District that two men, B. and M., attacked him around 02:30 and inflicted injuries on him, after which they fled the

20.12.2025, 17:04
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EMERCOM: Most fires are caused by improper use of electrical equipment

According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fires related to electrical equipment are among the most dangerous emergencies that can cause significant harm. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of fires in high-rise buildings and private homes, caused by malfunctions in electrical systems.

20.12.2025, 16:45
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In one of the new buildings in Bishkek, teenagers were beaten for "being in someone else's neighborhood"

A criminal case was initiated in Bishkek after a video surfaced on social media showing the beating of two teenagers in the residential area of "Muras-Ordo." The recording was published on December 18. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the First May District, the video shows the use of physical force against minors. In this regard, the materials of the case have been registered, and a criminal case has been opened under Article 280 of the Criminal

20.12.2025, 16:20
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In Bishkek, teenagers were taken to the police for hooliganism

An incident involving teenagers occurred in Bishkek, who were detained for hooliganism. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to the provided information, on December 18, a video titled "What are you doing in another district" appeared on social media, filmed in the residential area of "Muras-Ordo." The video captures scenes of violence against a minor.

20.12.2025, 15:51
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Suspects in Car Theft Detained in Bishkek

According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, on October 26, 2025, a citizen identified as I. Ch. filed a report with the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. He stated that on the night of October 26, around 03:00, criminals broke into his car parked on Shopokov Street and stole dishes worth approximately 200,000 soms. In connection with this incident, the investigative service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department initiated a

20.12.2025, 15:44
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In the Issyk-Ata District, a suspect in apartment sale fraud has been detained

A 28-year-old S. R. filed a fraud complaint with the police in the Issyk-Ata district, reporting an incident related to the purchase of an apartment. According to law enforcement, in March 2025, a certain N. posted an advertisement for the sale of an apartment on the Lalafo website, located in the village of Ivanovka. After negotiations between the parties, an agreement was reached, and in Kant, the buyer handed over 1 million 50 thousand soms to the seller.

20.12.2025, 15:32
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In Kara-Suu, a man was slashed in the face over a parking spot at the market

The investigation into the incident that occurred on December 18 at the "Turatali" market in Kara-Suu is ongoing. The conflict arose over a parking space and escalated into a fight, resulting in one participant being hospitalized. The parties involved in the conflict present different versions of events. Testimonies from the victim's relativesStatements have appeared on the "BespredelKG" Facebook page, where the victim's relatives claim that he became a victim of a

20.12.2025, 15:09
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In the Alamudun District, a suspect has been detained for fraud involving land sales.

A resident of the village of Dostuk, born in 1997, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District about a fraud case related to the sale of a land plot. This information was received from law enforcement agencies. According to the Internal Affairs Department, in June 2025, an unknown man, having gained the trust of the applicant, claimed to own a 20-acre plot of land in the Chui region, specifically in the villages of Belovodskoye and Aleksandrovka. Under the pretext of

20.12.2025, 14:48
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In Russia, a Kyrgyz man who beat a child with a disability was sentenced to 3.5 years

The court of the Voskresensky district of the Moscow region has sentenced a Kyrgyzstani man who assaulted a child with a disability. As reported by the press service of the courts of general jurisdiction, the man was sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment in a correctional colony for attacking a minor and stealing his mobile phone. According to the investigation's version, the crime occurred when the man attacked the child who was waiting at a bus stop. He struck the victim on the head,

20.12.2025, 14:31
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported how many fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan in 2025

According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, nearly 60% of all registered fires in Kyrgyzstan over the 11 months of 2025 were caused by improperly used electrical equipment. The agency's data emphasizes that fires caused by electrical equipment issues pose a serious threat that can cause significant damage to both human lives and property. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in such incidents in both apartment buildings and private homes.

20.12.2025, 13:46
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A criminal case has been initiated in Bishkek for obtaining a loan in someone else's name.

The Department of Internal Affairs of the October District of Bishkek received a statement from B. N., who reported a loan in the amount of 167,270 soms issued in her name by unknown individuals. This was reported by representatives of law enforcement agencies. Based on this appeal, the investigative department of the Department of Internal Affairs of the October District initiated a criminal case under Article 209, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning

20.12.2025, 12:53
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the sale of synthetic drugs has been detained

According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, on December 18, 2025, the Drug Control Service received information about the sale of synthetic drugs in the Pervomaisky district of the capital. In this regard, the investigative authorities of the Pervomaisky Internal Affairs Department initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the illegal production of drugs and psychotropic substances for the purpose of

20.12.2025, 12:48
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $14,000 fraud has been detained.

Bishkek police officers detained a man suspected of fraud related to deception in the registration of a land plot. This became known thanks to information from law enforcement agencies. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, a woman named K. G. reported to the police. She stated that in March 2024, a certain T. R., having gained the trust of her grandmother, born in 1947, promised to arrange a land plot of four hundred square meters. Under this pretext, he took 14 thousand

20.12.2025, 12:16
Charges Filed Against Members of Neo-Nazi Cell in Germany
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Charges Filed Against Members of Neo-Nazi Cell in Germany

Eight suspects have been charged in connection with their involvement in a far-right terrorist cell, according to information from the federal prosecutor in Germany. The main goal of the group, as investigators found, was to undermine democracy through acts of violence against migrants and political opponents.

20.12.2025, 09:50
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Smuggled Medicines and Jewelry from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan. Mass Arrests Conducted

Law enforcement agencies have uncovered a transnational group consisting of 15 citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 citizens of Kyrgyzstan involved in smuggling activities. Among those detained were two employees of the State Customs Service, one of whom held the position of shift supervisor, and the other was a border guard, suspected of complicity in the crimes. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), the group regularly exported

19.12.2025, 17:36
Nearly 8 kilograms of gold attempted to be secretly smuggled into Kyrgyzstan from Uzbekistan
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Nearly 8 kilograms of gold attempted to be secretly smuggled into Kyrgyzstan from Uzbekistan

Today in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan, officials from the Customs Committee and the State Security Service detained a person who was attempting to illegally transport a large shipment of gold. This was reported by the publication Podrobno.uz. The detained individual turned out to be a 31-year-old citizen of the Fergana region, who was stopped near the border post "Dustlik." During the inspection of his bag, customs inspectors found three metal parts for cars.

19.12.2025, 16:46
25 smugglers from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and 2 customs officials of the Kyrgyz Republic were detained by the State Committee for National Security.
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25 smugglers from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and 2 customs officials of the Kyrgyz Republic were detained by the State Committee for National Security.

The group was engaged in the import of gold and medical supplies from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan According to information provided by the press service of the GKNB, 27 people were detained, including 15 citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 citizens of Kyrgyzstan, as well as two employees of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan — a shift supervisor and a serviceman.

19.12.2025, 16:42
Incidents / Karakol

On the road from the "Karakol" base, a mass accident occurred

On December 18, an accident involving several vehicles occurred at the ski resort "Karakol." According to witnesses, one of the vehicles, a Toyota Land Cruiser, crashed into the rear of another vehicle after failing to stop in time. Following this collision, one car crashed into another, continuing the chain of accidents until one of the drivers stopped their vehicle across the road. In the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul region, it was reported that no one was injured as a

19.12.2025, 16:19
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