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The woman claimed that the livestock dealer sold her animals and is not returning them.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the arrest of a suspect in fraud on January 22. A 52-year-old woman turned to the police for help on January 3. She stated that in 2010, a former cattleman took 10 cows from her for grazing and kept them in a barn located in the village of Töch-Bulak in the Sokuluk district until 2025. During this time, the number of livestock increased to over 60 heads, and horses also appeared. The complainant claims that

22.01.2026, 09:39
In Sokuluk, a shepherd sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing.
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In Sokuluk, a shepherd sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing.

An incident occurred in Sokuluk involving a shepherd who sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on January 3, 2026, I.M., a woman born in 1974, reported to the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Office about a crime committed by B.M., who had previously worked for her as a cattleman.

22.01.2026, 09:32
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A fire occurred at the warehouse in the SEZ "Bishkek," and a foreigner died.

A tragic incident occurred in the capital — a foreigner died at a warehouse in the Bishkek free economic zone. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, the fire broke out in a warehouse located in the Lenin district. Five fire crews and an operational headquarters were dispatched to extinguish the fire. The fire was localized at 2:58 AM and completely extinguished by 5:58 AM. The area affected by the fire was approximately 900

22.01.2026, 09:18
Document forgery. In the Aitmatov district, 56 plots were illegally issued.
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Document forgery. In the Aitmatov district, 56 plots were illegally issued.

During operational activities conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) aimed at identifying corrupt actions among local authorities, it was established that 43 citizens were illegally allocated land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurinsky ayil okmotu of the Aitmatov district in the Talas region. This occurred due to the forgery of local council resolutions. Overall, according to preliminary data, there are 56 unlawfully allocated plots in question.

22.01.2026, 09:17
The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region.
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region.

A corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land plots has been uncovered in the Talas region. According to information from the GKNB, it was established that 43 citizens were allocated land plots with a total area of 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurinsky ayil okmotu of the Aitmatov district. These actions were carried out by forging official documents from local authorities.

22.01.2026, 09:13
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In Bishkek, a foreigner died in a warehouse fire

A fire broke out at a warehouse located on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue in the free economic zone "Bishkek," according to information from the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the operational duty officer, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters.

22.01.2026, 08:49
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A large fire occurred at a warehouse in Bishkek at night, a foreign citizen died, - Ministry of Emergency Situations

On the night of January 22, a fire broke out at a warehouse located in the "Free Economic Zone" (FEZ Bishkek) on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bishkek, a citizen of another country died as a result of the incident. The area engulfed in flames was 900 square meters. Five fire crews were involved in fighting the fire.

22.01.2026, 08:34
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A fire occurred at the SEZ warehouse in Bishkek, a foreigner died

In Bishkek, in the Lenin District, a fire broke out in a warehouse located on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue within the territory of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, five fire crews and an operational headquarters were dispatched to extinguish the fire. The fire was localized at 02:58, and its complete elimination was finished by 05:58.

22.01.2026, 08:23
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On April 7—Akhunbaeva's youth threw a party in the car and refused to admit guilt

On January 20, in Bishkek, employees of the UPSM reported a new case of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Information was received at the duty station that a group of young people had organized a feast near a store at the intersection of April 7 and Akhunbaev. One of them was found behind the wheel of a Hyundai Palisade in an intoxicated state.

22.01.2026, 07:01
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Bloggers mocked the Kyrgyz language. They were taken to the police.

A video has gone viral on social media in Kyrgyzstan, in which bloggers mock the Kyrgyz language, prompting a wide public response. On January 20, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek announced the start of a preliminary investigation into this incident. During the investigation, officers from the capital's police, working in the field of countering extremism and illegal migration, together with representatives of the State Committee for National Security

22.01.2026, 03:49
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The Case of Polygamy. The Court Reviews Materials Regarding the Former Plenipotentiary of the Chuy Region

The October District Court is currently reviewing a criminal case related to polygamy. This was reported on January 21 by the press service of the Bishkek City Court to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". The case was initiated following a complaint from a resident of Bishkek, Khabibi Ulanova, who approached the police with a request to take action against the former authorized representative of the government in the Chui region, Mirbek Miyarov. The case involves Article 176

22.01.2026, 02:44
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In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud amounting to 7.3 million soms was detained

The detention of a suspect in fraud occurred in the Chui region, as reported by the regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident took place on November 21, 2025, when A. Zh., born in 1971, approached the police. In his statement, he reported that on September 30 of the current year, a certain man named M., while at the "Riom" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, deceitfully took possession of 2 million tenge and 65 horses, the value of

21.01.2026, 21:01
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At one of the car washes in Kainy, a group of men beat up a driver. Two suspects detained.

In the Chui region, two men suspected of causing minor bodily harm were detained. This was reported by the internal affairs department of the Panfilov district. According to the police, on December 19, 2025, T. K., born in 1994, filed a complaint. He reported that on December 16, at the Legacy self-service car wash located on Trudovaya Street in Kainy, he became a victim of an attack by a group of unknown individuals who acted out of hooligan motives and inflicted bodily injuries on him.

21.01.2026, 20:31
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19-year-old drunk driver crashed into a tree and hospitalized in serious condition, - Patrol Service

On the road from Bishkek to Manas Airport, an accident occurred involving a 19-year-old driver, reports the Patrol Police Department. The incident happened on the morning of January 21. The young man, whose name is A.D.M., was driving a Toyota Carina and was moving along the Vasilievsky tract towards the northeast through the residential area of Dostuk when he suddenly lost control of the vehicle.

21.01.2026, 20:08
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In Bishkek, a suspect in robbery who threatened with a knife was detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 16, 2026, a citizen N. B. approached the local police station. He reported that in one of the apartments on Umetaliev Street, an unknown person, threatening him with a knife, took two iPhone 15 Pro Max mobile phones and 20,000 soms, after which he fled the scene. Based on this incident, the investigative department initiated a criminal case under Article 206 "Robbery" of the Criminal

21.01.2026, 20:05
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In Bishkek, operatives conduct raids on buses

On January 21, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported on the implementation of preventive measures in Bishkek aimed at reducing the number of pickpocketing incidents. Criminal investigation officers from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department are actively engaging with passengers and drivers of public transport, urging them to be vigilant and attentive to their personal belongings to avoid unpleasant situations with "pickpockets."

21.01.2026, 20:01
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In Bishkek, during a brawl in a pub, they threatened with a "pneumatic gun"

The incident of hooliganism occurred on January 20 at a bar on Chuy Avenue, as reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate. A report was received at the emergency number 102 about a fight during which threats of using weapons were made. The arriving investigative operational group found that the conflict between the establishment's patrons escalated into a serious brawl, resulting in two individuals sustaining knife wounds.

21.01.2026, 20:00
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In Kainyda, a fight occurred at a car wash. Two more suspects have been detained.

On January 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a case related to causing minor harm to health. The incident occurred on December 16 at the "Legacy" car wash in Kainy, where three brothers became victims of an attack. This case was registered in accordance with Article 131 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the infliction of minor harm to health. On December 26, law enforcement

21.01.2026, 19:58
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In Bishkek, a "citizen of the USSR" was detained for drunk driving

On the night of January 21, employees of the Patrol Police Department conducted a raid during which a driver with suspicious behavior was detained. The press service of the Patrol Police Department reported the incident. During the inspection of the vehicle, it was found that the man lacked both a driver's license and a vehicle registration certificate. Additionally, he emitted a strong smell of alcohol.

21.01.2026, 19:55
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In Bishkek, the vacation of two men at an apartment ended with a robbery

On January 21, the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in a robbery in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 16, when a local resident approached the police with a statement about an attack. He reported that he was in an apartment in a high-rise building on Umetalieva Street when his acquaintance, threatening him with a knife, stole two mobile phones, iPhone 15 ProMax, and 20,000 soms.

21.01.2026, 19:46
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Attempts were made to illegally import snus into Kyrgyzstan

During a tax control conducted in the form of a raid, a case of illegal importation of banned tobacco products into Kyrgyzstan was identified, as reported by the State Tax Service (STS). According to the information received, during a border check, a vehicle was stopped in which 190 units of smokeless tobacco products (snus) were discovered.

21.01.2026, 19:43
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"In 70% of traffic accidents involving buses, other participants are to blame, - Bishkek City Transport"

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, according to Artur Ömürzakov, the chief engineer of the bus fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," in 70% of cases of traffic accidents (TA) involving buses, the public transport drivers themselves are not at fault. This information was announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that there are 2,660 public transport drivers working in Bishkek.

21.01.2026, 19:38
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The district police officer detained for extortion has not been working in the ROVD since February 2025, - police

The press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District of Bishkek shared some facts regarding a case involving a law enforcement officer with the editorial team of "AKIpress Digest". It was previously reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) about the detention of suspects in extortion. The investigation established that one of the residents of Bishkek accused her acquaintance of rape. Together with the district officer of the GOM-4

21.01.2026, 19:38
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In the Jalal-Abad region, 18 cases of suicide among children were registered in 2025, - deputy

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Venera Salyamova, representing District No. 11, reported the registration of 18 cases of suicide among children in the Jalal-Abad region in 2025. She noted that in the previous year, 2024, the number of such cases was 16. "Unfortunately, on January 10, 2026, a grade 8 student committed suicide in the Bazar-Korgon district. According to available information, his parents were abroad," Salyamova added.

21.01.2026, 19:31
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In Tokmok, a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped, beaten, wounded, and attempted to be strangled.

On January 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the detention of suspects in a kidnapping case. The problem was identified on January 18, when the mother of a 17-year-old resident of Tokmok contacted law enforcement. She reported that on January 17, around five o'clock in the evening, two individuals forcibly placed her daughter, I.T., born in 2008, into a car near the "Atake" store. The perpetrators drove the girl to various

21.01.2026, 19:22
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Law enforcement began raids on pawnshops in Osh and the Osh region

In accordance with the instructions of Kamchybek Tashiev, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), together with the Southern Territorial Administration of the Financial Supervision Service and the State Tax Service, has begun inspections of pawnshops located in Osh and the Osh region. This was reported in a press release from the agency. As a result of the inspections, cases of exceeding the interest rates permitted by law were identified. Consequently,

21.01.2026, 18:35
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An Illegal Asphalt Plant Discovered in Talas

Employees of the Talas Regional Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department conducted an inspection during which they discovered an asphalt concrete plant being built without proper registration. The plant is located on the 78th contour, on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura, situated in the Aitmatov district. This information was announced at the Ministry of Construction. As a result of the inspection, it was established that the plant is 70% complete and

21.01.2026, 18:08
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In Bishkek, a rowdy was taken to a detention center for swearing

In Bishkek, a 28-year-old driver was placed in a temporary detention facility after provoking a conflict with a passerby on Chokan Valikhanov Street and insulting him with foul language. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk Department of Internal Affairs. According to reports, the incident occurred on January 20, 2026, when a local resident contacted law enforcement with a complaint about the aggressive behavior of the driver, who was acting extremely

21.01.2026, 17:40
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Police did not arrive at the report of a gunshot in the house. Comment from the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh

Information circulated on YouTube that the police did not respond to a call regarding a gunshot in a neighboring house has been refuted in the Osh region. This video was published by a user with the nickname A.E. on January 21, 2026. According to the press service of the Osh City Internal Affairs Department, the incident was registered at the Nookat District Internal Affairs Department on January 20. The police inspector who arrived at the scene immediately began an investigation and found that

21.01.2026, 17:06
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In India, a rampaging elephant killed 22 people, including a baby, in 10 days

In the state of Jharkhand, near the city of Chaibasa, an aggressive elephant has killed 22 people in a short period of time, including an eight-month-old infant and a zoologist who was invited to tame it. This was reported by the publication Thirty Mile Zone. The first attack occurred on New Year's Eve when the elephant trampled a family with two children, starting its series of attacks. It can be easily recognized by one tusk, and local authorities are strongly urging residents to stay in

21.01.2026, 16:15
Suspect in Horse Trafficking Scheme Detained in Chuy Region
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Suspect in Horse Trafficking Scheme Detained in Chuy Region

A man suspected of fraudulent activities related to horse trafficking has been detained in the Chuy region. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The identity of the detainee was established after a citizen, born in 1971, contacted the police on November 21, 2025.

21.01.2026, 14:11
The court in Russia sentenced those accused of attempting to assassinate a former SBU officer to 24 and 26 years.
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The court in Russia sentenced those accused of attempting to assassinate a former SBU officer to 24 and 26 years.

They will spend part of their sentence in correctional facilities The sentence for those accused of attempting to assassinate former lieutenant colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasily Prozorov was handed down by the Second Western District Military Court. Vladimir Golovchenko received 26 years in prison, while Ivan Paskary was sentenced to 24 years. A significant portion of their punishment will be served in prison, with the remainder in a strict regime colony, as reported by

21.01.2026, 13:54
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A Fight Occurred at a Pizzeria in Bishkek. Suspects Detained

In Bishkek, on January 20, an incident occurred in one of the restaurants on Chuy Avenue, which led to a fight among the visitors. According to information received from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, one of the participants in the conflict threatened others with a weapon. As a result of the confrontation, two men sustained knife wounds: one was injured in the calf area, while the other was injured in the left thigh.

21.01.2026, 13:43
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In Bishkek, teenagers staged a brawl with knives and a gun

On the night of January 20, a mass brawl occurred at an entertainment venue on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek, during which knives and firearms were used. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to the police, the conflict began between the patrons of the establishment and quickly escalated into a fight. One of the participants, threatening with pneumatic weaponry, provoked further escalation of violence. As a result of the brawl, two

21.01.2026, 13:16
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Drunk Driver Without a Single Document Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Service of the Police detained a driver who was exhibiting suspicious behavior on the road. As a result, his vehicle was stopped by the patrol crew for inspection. Upon examination, it was revealed that the detained individual lacked both a driver's license and documents for the vehicle. Additionally, the man showed clear signs of alcohol intoxication. He was subsequently taken to the state narcological service, where the fact of intoxication was

21.01.2026, 13:12
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Man Took Over 7 Million Som from Victim Under the Pretext of Horse Racing and Disappeared

In the village of Voenno-Antonovka, an incident occurred in which a man named M. deceived a local resident, seizing an amount exceeding 7 million soms. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, on November 21, 2025, a 54-year-old citizen A.Z. reported a fraud to the police. He stated that on September 30, 2025, at the "RIOM" car market, the fraudster offered to transport 65 horses worth a total of 7,020,000 soms from Kazakhstan

21.01.2026, 12:59
A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.
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A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a person suspected of large-scale fraud, according to information from the regional police department's press service. It became known that on September 30, 2025, an unknown individual, while near the "RIOM" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, offered an entrepreneur to transport 65 horses from Kazakhstan through the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint. As a result of this scam, he gained control of 2 million tenge and

21.01.2026, 12:40
"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Arrested in Bishkek
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"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Arrested in Bishkek

A group of criminals was caught as a result of operational measures. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a group of suspects involved in robbery. According to a report from the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, one citizen identified as M.S. reported to the police on January 12, 2026. According to the complainant, around 02:00 on M. Gorky Street, unknown individuals used physical force and took his mobile phone, an iPhone 13 Pro Max,

21.01.2026, 12:11