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In Khabarovsk, a Kyrgyzstani man driving a foreign car collided with a police UAZ.

In Khabarovsk, an incident occurred involving a 27-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan, who, while driving a Toyota Prius, collided with a police vehicle of the UAZ brand, after which his car crashed into the fence of a residential building. According to local media reports, the foreign car was moving along Depovskaya Street, which is the main road, towards Ukhtomskiy. At the same time, a police officer in the UAZ was coming from a secondary road off Lazo Street and was about to turn left at the

18.11.2025, 12:13
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A Fight Occurred in Bishkek on Student Day

On November 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of participants in a mass brawl that occurred in Bishkek on Student Day. The incident took place on November 17 at around 23:44, when the police received information about a conflict among a group of young people. Police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they detained the following individuals: K.N. (born in 2007), B.U. (2007), B.I. (2005), A.U. (2006), T.N. (2006), N.I.

18.11.2025, 11:43
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A man was killed at Issyk-Kul. Police officers involved in the crime have been detained.

On November 15, 2025, the duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region received a report that in the village of Kara-Oy, on the territory of one of the boarding houses, unknown individuals inflicted bodily harm on a man named E.B. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region shared this information with 24.kg. The investigative operational group immediately went to the scene of the incident.

18.11.2025, 11:35
Kav&Kev: The head of the enterprise was detained for unsanitary conditions and illegal workers
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Kav&Kev: The head of the enterprise was detained for unsanitary conditions and illegal workers

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported significant violations in the area of food safety. According to the agency's information, as part of a criminal investigation, it was established that the director of the company "Kav&Kev," citizen K.A.V., hired foreign workers without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents.

18.11.2025, 11:27
In Bishkek over the weekend, more than 50 cases of drunk driving were identified
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In Bishkek over the weekend, more than 50 cases of drunk driving were identified

Over the past weekend, the 102 service of the Main Internal Affairs Department received more than 2,500 calls from local residents in Bishkek. Inspectors from the Situational Center recorded all requests, after which the information was forwarded to the relevant services and district departments for prompt response. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Department.

18.11.2025, 11:21
In Bishkek, over the weekend, more than 50 drunk drivers were identified and 350 citizens were detained.
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In Bishkek, over the weekend, more than 50 drunk drivers were identified and 350 citizens were detained.

During the past weekend, the "102" service of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) in Bishkek registered over 2,500 requests from citizens in need of assistance in various situations. According to the information from the GUVD press service, all requests were promptly processed by inspectors from the Situational Center of the Special Operations Bureau (SOB), after which they were directed to the relevant services for quick response.

18.11.2025, 10:26
An earthquake occurred in the Naryn region
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An earthquake occurred in the Naryn region

An earthquake occurred in the Naryn region today, November 18, at 05:56. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the strength of the tremors was 4 points. The highest intensity was felt in the village of Orto-Saz — 4 points, in the city of Naryn — 3.5 points, and in the village of Jan-Bulak — 3 points.

18.11.2025, 09:20
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A group of droppers involved in a large fraudulent scheme has been detained in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a group of dropper agents through whose accounts funds passed as part of a large fraudulent scheme. The victim was a 70-year-old woman who lost her apartment and all the money received from its sale after a call from the criminals posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, R. L., born in 1954, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs

17.11.2025, 22:29
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In Bishkek, a suspect who attacked a police officer has been detained

According to the information from the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred on November 16 at 23:35. An unknown man interfered with a member of the PPSM unit in carrying out his duties, insulting him with obscene language, and used physical force against him, raising his hand and causing bodily harm. In connection with this, the investigative service of the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate initiated a criminal case under Article 280 of the

17.11.2025, 21:49
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In Novopokrovka, a suspect has been detained in a series of thefts from houses and cars

According to representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, during the specified period, several reports were received from residents of the Issyk-Ata district who were victims of theft. The criminal mainly operated at night, breaking into cars, outbuildings, and yards. Based on the available data, the following registered cases can be highlighted:

17.11.2025, 19:29
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At Osh Airport, citizens engaged in illegal currency exchange were identified

Law enforcement agencies at Osh International Airport identified individuals who were conducting currency exchange without the necessary licenses. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, a complaint was received by the air transport department stating that individuals without the required documents for currency exchange were operating at the airport. In response to this report, an inspection was initiated as part of a pre-trial investigation.

17.11.2025, 19:01
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Man Dies from Beating at Boarding House. Police Officers Detained

According to information circulated on social media, an incident occurred at the "Eurasia" boarding house located on Issyk-Kul, resulting in the death of a man. As reported by the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, on November 15, a report was received at the duty station that unidentified individuals had inflicted bodily harm on a citizen, E. B.

17.11.2025, 18:46
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A man was killed at Issyk-Kul. Police officers involved in the murder have been detained.

On November 15, 2025, the duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region received a report that a citizen, E.B., had been harmed on the territory of one of the boarding houses in the village of Kara-Oy. This was reported by the IA "24.kg" press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. The investigative and operational group immediately went to the scene of the incident.

17.11.2025, 18:41
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Published video of the detention of participants in the fight near Konstantinovka

Recently, a video was published on the internet showing the detention of participants in a fight that occurred on November 15 near the village of Konstantinovka. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region. A report was received at the duty station about a mass brawl, after which an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. According to law enforcement agencies, the conflict arose between drivers from two

17.11.2025, 18:33
Kazakhstan has announced an international search for blogger Mellstroy
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Kazakhstan has announced an international search for blogger Mellstroy

Photo from the internet Kazakhstan has initiated an international search for Belarusian blogger and streamer Andrei Burim, better known as Mellstroy. This information was published by the news agency RIA Novosti based on official data. According to the ministry, Burim is suspected of organizing a large-scale advertising campaign for the online casino Mellstroy.game, which targeted users in Kazakhstan. The blogger used social media to conduct various contests and challenges, where participants

17.11.2025, 17:18
The Mamyrkulova Case: Court Rejected Recusals and Postponed Hearing to December 8
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The Mamyrkulova Case: Court Rejected Recusals and Postponed Hearing to December 8

Photo from the archive. Kanyshay Mamyrkulova Today, a hearing took place in the Bishkek City Court regarding the case of journalist Kanyshay Mamyrkulova, during which the defense's motions to recuse the judge and prosecutor were dismissed. This was reported by lawyer Akynbek Nogaev, commenting on the results of the hearing. The defense requested the recusal of presiding judge Adylbek Esenbaev due to his previous ruling concerning lawyer Asel Mamyrkulova, which the defense deemed illegal

17.11.2025, 15:58
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They Even Kick the Downed. Kamchybek Tashiev is Asked to Respond to the "System" in One of the Schools

Maria Tsareva, a resident of Karakol, appealed to the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, asking him to pay attention to the situation at secondary school No. 7, located in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk, part of the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region. According to her, in early September, the mother of one of the students, who has long lived in Moscow, approached her. She reported that her child was afraid to attend school.

17.11.2025, 14:26
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After the scandal with the Traffic Police, the driver climbed onto the van and broke the LED headlights

On November 14, inspectors from the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a raid aimed at identifying vehicles with illegal modifications, as reported by the press secretary of the Main Department of Road Safety, Baikazy Aitikul uulu, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". During the raid in Bishkek, a van was discovered with LED lights on its roof. As a result, it was decided to send the "Sprinter" to the impound

17.11.2025, 13:36
A Bishkek Resident Lost Her Apartment Due to Fraudsters
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A Bishkek Resident Lost Her Apartment Due to Fraudsters

A resident of Bishkek, R.L., born in 1954, reported fraudulent activities to law enforcement. Unknown individuals, posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, convinced her to transfer money for the protection of her property and the financing of counter-terrorism activities. According to information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, the victim sold her apartment and transferred money to 18 different bank accounts,

17.11.2025, 11:59
In Bishkek, fraudsters posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security have been detained
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In Bishkek, fraudsters posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security have been detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement officers arrested a group of fraudsters who deceitfully posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This was reported by representatives of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information, a 70-year-old man contacted the police, stating that he had fallen victim to this crime. He reported that unknown individuals convinced him to transfer money for the "protection of property and

17.11.2025, 11:53
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At the airport in the city of Osh, two men were detained for illegal currency exchange

At the international airport in the city of Osh, two men were detained on suspicion of conducting illegal currency operations. This was reported by the press service of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs. According to information received by the police, the aviation transport department received reports of currency operations being carried out without the necessary license directly on the airport premises. As a result of the investigation, the identities of the detainees were established:

17.11.2025, 11:50
Incidents / Amphibians and reptiles

Director of Kav&Kev Company Detained

Law enforcement officials informed the editorial team of Kaktus.media about the detention of the director of the company Kav&Kev. The search, which took place on November 17, concerned a company engaged in food production, including sandwiches. After the search, the company's leader was taken away for questioning, and a large number of documents were seized.

17.11.2025, 10:47
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The presidential administration commented on the incident between workers from Kyrgyzstan and China.

Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy service, commented on the recent conflict that occurred at a construction site between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. He clarified that the cause of the incident was an ordinary quarrel on the road between truck drivers. According to him, law enforcement agencies have already identified all participants in the conflict, including Chinese citizens, and are currently conducting an investigation.

16.11.2025, 15:07
Mass Brawl Among Drivers in Chuy Region: 16 Participants Detained
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Mass Brawl Among Drivers in Chuy Region: 16 Participants Detained

44 people were taken to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate According to the regional Main Internal Affairs Directorate, 16 people were detained as a result of the mass brawl among drivers. They were placed in a temporary detention facility in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

16.11.2025, 14:58
Investigation at Mambetkaliev Chui University – GKNB Comment
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Investigation at Mambetkaliev Chui University – GKNB Comment

The land plot allocated for the university has been built up with residential buildings and fast-food establishments. An investigation into the case of money laundering has been initiated at the S. Mambetkaliev Chui University, according to information from the GKNB press center.

16.11.2025, 14:27
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Fire in a high-rise building in Bishkek. Two residents jumped out of windows and sustained fractures.

This morning in Bishkek, a fire occurred in a multi-story residential building on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, as a result of which two residents were forced to jump out of windows. This is reported by 24.kg, citing information from the Emergency Medical Center. According to the staff of the EMC, one of the victims, who suffered a broken leg, refused hospitalization, while the second was taken to a medical facility with a spinal fracture.

16.11.2025, 14:02
In the Alai District, a 7-year-old boy shot his 7-month-old brother.
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In the Alai District, a 7-year-old boy shot his 7-month-old brother.

The parents decided not to file a report On November 3, in the Osh region, in the Alay district, an incident occurred involving a 7-year-old boy who accidentally shot his younger brother, who is only 7 months old. This was reported by representatives of the Osh interregional children's hospital.

16.11.2025, 13:31
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Beating of a Truck Driver. 16 Participants of the Fight Placed in Temporary Detention Facility

As a result of the fight that took place in the Chuy region, 16 participants were detained and placed in a temporary detention facility in accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The total number of individuals brought to the Main Internal Affairs Department amounted to 44 people. Among the injured was a 20-year-old resident of the capital, who was taken to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury, a concussion, and multiple bruises.

16.11.2025, 13:29
In Chuy Region, drivers got into a fight. A criminal case has been initiated.
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In Chuy Region, drivers got into a fight. A criminal case has been initiated.

Photo from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chuy region A fight between drivers occurred on November 15, 2025, in the area of the village of Konstantinovka, located in the Alamudun district. The employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department and the State Committee for National Security of Chuy region have already identified all participants in the conflict, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department. A report about the incident was

16.11.2025, 13:26
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Fire in a high-rise building in Bishkek has been extinguished

A fire in a multi-story building in Bishkek has been successfully extinguished, according to information from the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that the fire covered an area of about 800 square meters. As a result of the incident, two people were injured; however, their condition is assessed as stable.

16.11.2025, 13:15
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In Murom, a Kyrgyzstani is suspected of working as a courier for phone scammers

In the Russian city of Murom, a 21-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan has come under suspicion for involvement in a telephone fraud scheme that resulted in significant financial losses. This was confirmed by the city prosecutor's office, which reported that an indictment had been drawn up against the young man. The investigation revealed that the young Kyrgyzstani, facing a difficult financial situation, had traveled to the Moscow region in search of work but soon conspired with unidentified

16.11.2025, 13:08
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More than a thousand crimes against the elderly have been committed in Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of the year

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, since the beginning of 2023, there have been 1,190 crimes recorded in Kyrgyzstan targeting elderly citizens. Of the total number of offenses, 39.7% are fraudulent activities, 30.3% are thefts, 4.3% are violations of traffic rules and vehicle operation, 4.2% are cases of cattle theft, and 3.1% are hooliganism.

16.11.2025, 12:53
Driver Brawl. 16 People Detained on Suspicion of Hooliganism
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Driver Brawl. 16 People Detained on Suspicion of Hooliganism

A recent fight between drivers from two companies engaged in the transportation of sand and gravel mix occurred in the area of the village of Konstantinovka, located in the Alamudun district. As a result of the incident, 16 people were detained on suspicion of hooliganism, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to previously received information, the conflict arose due to difficulties in passing on the road, which led to the

16.11.2025, 12:52
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Case of 42.7 million soms: land of Chui University transferred to the rector's family

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) commented on the ongoing investigation concerning the Chui State University named after S. Mambetkaliev. A criminal case was initiated on suspicion of the legalization (laundering) of illegally obtained funds under Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigative actions, it was revealed that a land plot of 1.1 hectares, allocated in 1994 for the needs of the educational institution, was

16.11.2025, 12:45
NB KR reports: fraudsters are using fake bank employee IDs
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NB KR reports: fraudsters are using fake bank employee IDs

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic warns about cases of using fake IDs issued in the name of its employees. Malefactors are using these for fraudulent activities and deceiving citizens, as stated in the press release from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. The National Bank emphasizes that:

16.11.2025, 12:40