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"There Can Be No Untouchables in Government Agencies - GKNB on the Detention of Former National Security Employees"

At the direction of President Sadyr Japarov, the Military Prosecutor's Office, together with the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, conducted a series of investigative and operational activities concerning a number of former employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), who are suspected of exceeding their official powers during their service. According to the press service of the GKNB, all actions are being carried out in strict accordance with the

17.02.2026, 14:51
A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.
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A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.

A man suspected of murdering his 65-year-old cohabitant has been detained in the Moscow district of the Chui region. The woman's body, with clear signs of violent death, was found in one of the houses in the village of Belovodskoye. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, a report about the discovery was received by local law enforcement agencies on February 13 at 12:16 PM. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene. The woman,

17.02.2026, 14:35
Suspects in Armed Robbery Detained in Bishkek
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Suspects in Armed Robbery Detained in Bishkek

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek detained two young men suspected of committing a robbery. On February 15, a foreign citizen named A.N. reported a crime to them. On the same day, around 6:30 AM, the criminals broke into a dormitory on Jalil Street, threatening the victim with a sharp object, and stole diamond earrings and a bracelet, after which they fled the scene.

17.02.2026, 14:25
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The Bishkek - Osh Highway is Temporarily Closed

Today, around 12:10, snow avalanches occurred on two sections of the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result of these events, temporary restrictions have been imposed at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" border crossing points for all types of vehicles.

17.02.2026, 14:23
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A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway

At the 291st kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge, a snow avalanche occurred. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the latest information, traffic on the road has been restored in one direction, and vehicles are being allowed to pass in turn.

17.02.2026, 13:22
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In the village of Belovodskoye, a cohabitant beat a 66-year-old woman to death

A quarrel occurred during the consumption of alcohol A tragic incident took place in the village of Belovodskoye, resulting in a cohabitant beating a 66-year-old woman to death. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. The signal about the incident was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow District on February 13 at 12:16. The body of the woman was found in a house on Krupskaya Street. Arriving at the scene, police officers found her

17.02.2026, 12:29
The state reclaimed 4 hectares of land that belonged to a member of the organized crime group Dosonov.
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The state reclaimed 4 hectares of land that belonged to a member of the organized crime group Dosonov.

The plot is located in the Kara-Suu district Four hectares of land were returned to the state free of charge. This land previously belonged to K. Dosonov, a member of an organized crime group, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The plot is situated in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, and violations of the land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic occurred during its registration. Special services noted that "this territory is

17.02.2026, 12:21
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The FSB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate

On February 17, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects in document forgery. As part of the investigation into a criminal case under Article 379, Part 3 ("Forgery of documents to conceal another crime or facilitate its commission") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, three employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department were detained: Junior Lieutenant A.u.K.,

17.02.2026, 11:47
Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 recorded at the border of Kyrgyzstan with China
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Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 recorded at the border of Kyrgyzstan with China

On February 16, 2026, at 13:14 local time in China, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the MSK-64 scale occurred. According to information provided by the Seismological Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic, the epicenter was located at the border with Kyrgyzstan. Seismic vibrations were felt in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, especially in the villages of Bedel and Yshytk, where the intensity reached 3 points. The village of Bedel is located 34 km south of the epicenter,

17.02.2026, 11:30
In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security detained three police officers
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In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security detained three police officers

The State Security Service of Kyrgyzstan has detained three police officers working in the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek. The officers are suspected of negligence in their official duties and falsification of official documents. According to information from the special services, those detained include junior lieutenant A. u. K., lieutenant K. A. T., and captain K. M. K. A criminal case has been initiated against them under part 3

17.02.2026, 11:26
Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained
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Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of three police officers who worked in the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. Their detention was the result of an investigation into cases of official negligence and forgery of official documents. It has been established that the detainees — junior lieutenant A.u.K., police lieutenant K.A.T., and police captain K.M.K. — were arrested as part of a

17.02.2026, 11:24
In Chuy Region, a man beat a woman to death: the suspect has been detained
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In Chuy Region, a man beat a woman to death: the suspect has been detained

In the Moscow district of the Chui region, a man has been detained on suspicion of murdering a 65-year-old woman. This was reported by the press service of the regional police. It became known that on February 13, 2026, at 12:16, a report was received at the Moscow district police department stating that the body of a woman had been found in one of the houses on Krupskaya Street in the village of Belovodskoye.

17.02.2026, 11:23
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Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department of Bishkek detained on suspicion of document forgery

Employees of the police from the Sverdlovsk Department of Internal Affairs were arrested in Bishkek on suspicion of forging official documents. This information was announced by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). An investigation has been initiated under articles related to "Concealment of another crime or aiding in its commission," as well as official negligence and document forgery. As part of this case, three employees, including junior lieutenant

17.02.2026, 11:13
In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident were detained
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In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident were detained

In the Chui region, two suspects were detained in a case of knife injury. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the incident occurred on February 14 at around 00:30 in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district. Citizens T.M., T.J., and K.K., while under the influence of alcohol, arrived in Petrovka from Bishkek. Meeting on Frunze Street with A.E. and his friends, they began to argue, which quickly escalated into a fight.

17.02.2026, 11:04
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In Bishkek, parents fined for their daughter's driving of a car

On January 14, a video surfaced online showing a minor girl driving a car. In connection with this, the staff of the Main Directorate for Road Safety conducted an inspection. As a result of the inspection, it was established that the girl was indeed operating the vehicle. The agency was able to identify the girl's parents and drew up a protocol against them under part 3 of Article 184 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. Consequently, they were fined 15,000 soms.

17.02.2026, 10:50
Document forgery. Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek detained.
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Document forgery. Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek detained.

Employees of the Public Security Service (SOB) of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek detained several officials on suspicion of document forgery and official negligence. This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). As part of a criminal case initiated regarding the facts related to part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan (concealment of a crime or aiding its commission), three employees were detained: junior

17.02.2026, 10:49
The GKNB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek
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The GKNB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek

They are charged with negligence and document forgery Employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek were detained by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This was reported by the press center of the agency. They are accused of crimes related to negligent performance of official duties and forgery of official documents. A criminal case has been initiated against the detainees under part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The

17.02.2026, 10:46
Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained in Bishkek
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Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, three employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department have been detained on suspicion of official negligence and falsification of official documents. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, three employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department are currently under investigation: junior lieutenant A.u.K., lieutenant K.A.T., and captain

17.02.2026, 10:45
The state has returned the plot belonging to Kadyru Dosonov (Dzhengo)
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The state has returned the plot belonging to Kadyru Dosonov (Dzhengo)

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has returned a 4-hectare plot of land located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. This plot was previously privately owned and, according to the agency's information, belonged to Kadyru Dosonov, also known by the nickname Djenko, who is an active participant in an organized crime group.

17.02.2026, 09:54
The plot belonging to the member of the organized crime group Kadyro Dosonov has been returned to the state.
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The plot belonging to the member of the organized crime group Kadyro Dosonov has been returned to the state.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reports the return of a 4-hectare plot of land to state ownership, which previously belonged to Kadyr Dosonov, known as a member of an organized crime group. During the inspection, it was revealed that serious violations of legislation in the field of land relations occurred when issuing permits for land use. Despite the fact that the plot is classified as "agricultural," it was used for purposes other than intended, as confirmed by

17.02.2026, 09:47
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The State National Security Committee reported the return of the newspaper editorial building to the state.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has uncovered the fact of the illegal privatization of the building of the regional newspaper "Batken tany." According to information from the SCNS press center, the property, located in Batken, was sold into private hands in January 2010. This occurred despite its strategic importance, when the Ministry of State Property, citing a government decree on privatization for 2008-2012, violated the norms of this act and removed the editorial

17.02.2026, 09:44
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GKNB: A plot belonging to the crime authority Djengo has been transferred to the state

The land plot, covering an area of 4 hectares and located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, has been officially transferred to state ownership. This became possible thanks to the work of the State Committee for National Security, which established that this plot belonged to Kadyr Dosonov, known in criminal circles as Djengo. The investigation revealed that there were violations of land legislation during its registration.

17.02.2026, 09:38
Several representatives of "Edunun Kyrk Chorosu" were delivered to the Bishkek City Police Department.
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Several representatives of "Edunun Kyrk Chorosu" were delivered to the Bishkek City Police Department.

Earlier, representatives of the group met with the former head of the Bishkek GKNB service outside the courthouse. On February 16, several members of the group known as "Edonun kyrk choro" were detained at the Bishkek City Police Department, according to sources in law enforcement. The information about the group became known after an incident where the former head of the Bishkek GKNB, Eldar Jakypbekov, was brought to the Pervomaisky District Court, where he and his accompanying

17.02.2026, 09:13
Detained investigator of the GKNB Ulan nicknamed Vaseline
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Detained investigator of the GKNB Ulan nicknamed Vaseline

He is close to the former head of the GKNB in Bishkek An investigator named Ulan, who is also known by the nickname Vaseline and works in the GKNB of the Chui region, was detained by employees of the GUUR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He is part of the close circle of Eldar Jakypbekov, the former head of the GKNB in Bishkek. Recordings from the moment of his detention have been widely circulated on social media. For reference, Eldar Jakypbekov was removed from office and then arrested.

17.02.2026, 09:03
Two Suspects Detained for Stabbing Out of Hooligan Motives
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Two Suspects Detained for Stabbing Out of Hooligan Motives

Two individuals have been detained in the Chuy region for inflicting a knife wound, motivated by hooliganism. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the information provided, the incident occurred on the night of February 14 at around 00:30. Citizens T.M., T.J., and K.K., while under the influence of alcohol, arrived from Bishkek to the village of Petrovka. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his friends, which led to a verbal altercation

17.02.2026, 08:51
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver began to behave aggressively after a remark

An incident occurred in Bishkek involving a driver who was detained for serious violations of traffic rules. According to sources in the Traffic Police, this case was identified during monitoring of social media. The driver of a Lexus GX470 entered the oncoming lane, after which he got into a conflict, displaying aggression and using foul language.

16.02.2026, 22:29
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Suspect in 2.4 million som fraud detained

A person suspected of committing large-scale fraud has been detained in Bishkek. This information was provided by representatives of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the suspects seized rebar under the pretext of assisting in its sale, which resulted in losses amounting to 2.4 million soms for one of the companies.

16.02.2026, 21:28
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft from a private house has been detained

A suspect in a theft was detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to law enforcement agencies, in August 2025, the criminal broke into a private house in the residential area of "Archa-Beshik" through a window and stole gold jewelry worth a total of 176,000 soms.

16.02.2026, 20:37
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $200,000 fraud has been detained.

According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Lenin District, the detention took place in Bishkek. In early 2024, two men, taking advantage of trust, sold the victim two plots of land in the village of Selektsiya, without being the owners. Only $57,500 of the received amount was returned, after which the fraudsters disappeared. The total amount of damage exceeded 12.2 million soms. The identity of the second participant in the criminal scheme has already been

16.02.2026, 20:28
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In Bishkek, over 640,000 soms in child support arrears were collected

The capital's bailiff service reported that over 640,000 soms in child support arrears were collected in Bishkek. According to the information from the service, there was an enforcement proceeding in the Oktyabrsky district department concerning the debtor G.E.L., related to child support obligations for the period from June 1, 2018, to February 13, 2026.

16.02.2026, 20:16
Detained employee of the State Committee for National Security from the department for investigating particularly important cases
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Detained employee of the State Committee for National Security from the department for investigating particularly important cases

The detention took place on February 16 Today, February 16, it became known about the detention of a State Committee for National Security (GKNB) employee named Sydyk, better known by the nickname Pito. This was reported by Kaktus.media, citing sources in law enforcement agencies. Sydyk worked in the 6th department of the GKNB and was a close associate of Eldar Jakypbekov, who was arrested the day before, on February 15. It should be noted that the 6th department of the GKNB is engaged in the

16.02.2026, 18:29
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Employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the trusted person of Eldar Zhakypbekov

Today, February 16, Sydyk was detained in Bishkek. He worked in the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and was a close associate of Eldar Jakypbekov, the former head of the Bishkek GKNB. This was reported by sources in the law enforcement agencies, specifying that Jakypbekov himself was arrested on February 15. On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree relieving Kamchybek Tashiev of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister

16.02.2026, 18:04
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Three police officers dismissed in connection with former head of the GKNB in Bishkek

Today, February 16, three high-ranking police officials were dismissed. All of them were connected to Eldar Zhakypbekov, the former head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies. Among those dismissed was Rufat Abdurazakoff, who held the position of head of personnel at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) of the Chui region and is the husband of Zhakypbekov's sister.

16.02.2026, 18:01
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The state has returned the land plot of the secondary school

According to information from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prosecutor's office of the Uzgen district conducted an inspection, during which it was established that a plot of land with an area of 289.3 sq. m, belonging to the S. Sharipov Secondary School in Uzgen, was unlawfully transferred into private hands. “Thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office, the land plot, valued at 5,517,230 soms, has been returned to municipal

16.02.2026, 17:40
Landslide on the Bishkek - Osh highway: there are casualties
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Landslide on the Bishkek - Osh highway: there are casualties

Large rocks collapsed on the highway, damaging a truck and blocking the road Today, February 16, at the 400th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh road, in the Ak-Sai area near Kara-Kul, a landslide occurred with a volume of 80 cubic meters. This incident was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As a result of the rockfall, a 50-year-old man died, and two others sustained minor injuries. Huge boulders fell on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter truck, striking it on the side and completely

16.02.2026, 16:56
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Security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" accused of beating a visitor

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the October District, suspects have been detained in Bishkek for hooliganism related to the beating of a club patron. According to the victim, the incident occurred on January 30 at five in the morning, when the establishment's security staff struck him. This behavior has been classified as hooliganism under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the operation "Bandit," law

16.02.2026, 16:44
In Uzgen, a school has regained a illegally privatized plot for 5.5 million soms
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In Uzgen, a school has regained a illegally privatized plot for 5.5 million soms

The Prosecutor's Office of the Uzgen District conducted an investigation and discovered the illegal transfer of a land plot into private hands, which belonged to the Sharipov Secondary School located in Uzgen. The inspection revealed that the plot, with an area of 289.3 square meters, which was previously on the balance of the educational institution, was unlawfully registered as private property.

16.02.2026, 16:43