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Man Suspected of Lewd Acts Toward 7-Year-Old Niece

In the Talas region, a criminal case has been initiated against the uncle of a seven-year-old girl, who is suspected of sexual abuse. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, stating that on January 15, a local resident R. O., born in 1958, reported to the Internal Affairs Office of the Talas district. According to her, on the night of January 12 to 13, the maternal uncle took the girl, born in 2019, to his place. The next morning, the girl woke up

21.01.2026, 12:09
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A man was extorted for 350,000 soms, accused of rape

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a police officer from the October District Department of Internal Affairs and a woman were detained on suspicion of extorting a large sum of money from a local resident. According to a statement from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention took place on January 17 of this year. According to the information, at the moment of receiving 350,000 soms from local resident Ch. M., who acted as the complainant in the extortion case, T. A.

21.01.2026, 12:08
In Bishkek, a police officer and an accomplice were detained for extortion.
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In Bishkek, a police officer and an accomplice were detained for extortion.

In Bishkek, citizen T.A. and police officer A.E.B. from the Department of Internal Affairs of the October District were arrested. They were caught red-handed while receiving 350,000 soms from citizen Ch.M., according to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information, the extortion was carried out under the pretext of accusing Ch.M. of a crime allegedly related to the rape of T.A. As a result, T.A. and police officer A.E.B.

21.01.2026, 11:41
"Setup" with Rape: Suspects Detained in Bishkek
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"Setup" with Rape: Suspects Detained in Bishkek

The amount of extortion was 350,000 soms In Bishkek, GKNB employees detained suspects in extortion. This information was received from the committee's press service. According to information obtained on January 17, 2026, during operational-search activities conducted jointly with the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, citizen T.A. and police lieutenant A.E.B., who works in the Oktyabrsky district, were detained. These individuals are suspected of receiving 350,000 soms from Ch.M.,

21.01.2026, 11:35
In Bishkek, weapons and ammunition were seized during the operation "Arsenal"
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In Bishkek, weapons and ammunition were seized during the operation "Arsenal"

In Bishkek, as part of the operational and preventive operation "Arsenal," employees of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate conducted successful activities, resulting in the seizure of 9 pneumatic pistols, smoothbore weapons, and 20 cartridges. The press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate reported that over 1000 vehicles were checked and more than 200 citizens were held administratively responsible in the first days

21.01.2026, 11:21
In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. Suspects detained.
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In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. Suspects detained.

In the Panfilov district, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding the infliction of minor bodily harm. This information was received from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. It has become known that on December 16, 2025, at the LEGACY self-service car wash in Kainde, a 31-year-old man named T.K. became a victim of an attack by a group of unknown individuals. He reported to the police that he had been beaten using physical force for

21.01.2026, 11:18
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In Bishkek, a police officer and the complainant who accused an acquaintance of rape have been detained

On January 21, the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the detention of two suspects in extortion. The investigation revealed that a resident of Bishkek accused her acquaintance of rape. During the investigation, it was established that she, in collusion with police officers, attempted to extort money under the pretext of resolving issues related to the criminal case.

21.01.2026, 11:11
The GKNB detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.
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The GKNB detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.

The employees of the GKNB, together with representatives of the First May District Police Department of Bishkek, detained four citizens: A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. They are suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution via the internet. According to law enforcement agencies, the detainees were part of a criminal group that created a network of web cam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. To disguise their illegal activities, group members rented apartments in various

21.01.2026, 11:00
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"Let Me Make a Call." In Bishkek, Lonely Passersby Were Robbed

On January 21, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District reported the detention of suspects in a series of robberies in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 12, when one of the city residents contacted the police. The man reported that around two o'clock in the morning on Gorky Street, he was attacked by unfamiliar young men who took his iPhone 13 ProMax.

21.01.2026, 10:53
In Tokmak, a girl was kidnapped and attempted to be strangled
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In Tokmak, a girl was kidnapped and attempted to be strangled

Suspects in the crime have been detained The incident occurred in Tokmak, where a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and attempted to be strangled. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to available information, on the evening of January 17, the victim's mother contacted the police, stating that her daughter I.T., born in 2008, was forcibly pulled into a car near the "Atake" store. A man and a woman were involved in this process, who

21.01.2026, 10:36
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In the center of Bishkek, a man urinated in Ala-Too Square: an investigation has been initiated.

The day before, a video appeared on social media showing a man committing an act that violates public order in the center of Bishkek at Ala-Too Square. This incident sparked a heated discussion among the city's residents, as it occurred in one of the most famous and crowded places in the capital. According to local authorities, the video recording has already been forwarded to law enforcement agencies for the identification of the offender and further investigation. The Department of

21.01.2026, 10:32
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Detained are the organizers of a network of webcam studios in Bishkek and Kazakhstan

The suspects used rental apartments for their activities According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of Bishkek, detained individuals suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution via the internet, specifically web cam studios. The investigation established that among those detained are citizens of

21.01.2026, 10:15
In Tokmok, a minor girl was kidnapped and an attempt was made to strangle her
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In Tokmok, a minor girl was kidnapped and an attempt was made to strangle her

A criminal case has been initiated in Tokmok regarding the kidnapping of a minor girl, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. It has been reported that on January 17, around 21:00, two strangers forcibly placed 17-year-old I.T. into a Hyundai Grandeur car near the "Atake" store and took her to an unknown location.

21.01.2026, 10:12
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Suspects Detained for Organizing a Webcam Studio in Bishkek and Kazakhstan, - GKNB

On January 21, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects linked to the organization of prostitution and debauchery. According to law enforcement agencies, as a result of joint efforts by GKNB employees and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, the identities of A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were revealed, who are responsible for creating a network of webcam studios in Bishkek and Kazakhstan. The

21.01.2026, 10:12
Worked for Two Countries. The State Committee for National Security Detained the Alleged Organizers of Webcam Studios
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Worked for Two Countries. The State Committee for National Security Detained the Alleged Organizers of Webcam Studios

A network of webcam studios has been uncovered in Bishkek, reports the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency, the suspects, accused of "organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery" through webcam services, are Kyrgyz nationals: A. A. A., B. B. S., E. A. E., and O. E. K. These individuals are believed to have acted as part of a criminal group, ensuring the operation of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. The suspects reportedly

21.01.2026, 10:04
Cryptodollars for Debauchery: Webcam Scheme Liquidated in Bishkek
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Cryptodollars for Debauchery: Webcam Scheme Liquidated in Bishkek

According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security, the activities of an international network of webcam studios operating in both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have been halted in Bishkek. During the operation, in collaboration with police officers, four citizens of Kyrgyzstan, who were part of an organized group, were detained. These individuals organized internet broadcasts of an erotic nature and facilitated the operation of studios in both countries.

21.01.2026, 09:56
A network of webcam studios with cryptocurrency fund transfers has been uncovered in Bishkek.
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A network of webcam studios with cryptocurrency fund transfers has been uncovered in Bishkek.

In Bishkek and Kazakhstan, suspects who created a network of webcam studios have been detained. Employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, conducted an operation during which A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were arrested. These individuals are suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery via the internet. They established a network of webcam

21.01.2026, 09:45
In Tokmok, a girl was kidnapped and beaten: suspects detained
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In Tokmok, a girl was kidnapped and beaten: suspects detained

In the city of Tokmok, a case of kidnapping and brutal beating of a 17-year-old girl has been recorded. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region confirmed the information about the detention of the suspects in this crime. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region

21.01.2026, 09:25
Bodies of a schoolgirl and a man found in a burned car in Chuy region
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Bodies of a schoolgirl and a man found in a burned car in Chuy region

There had been complaints about the car previously due to electrical problems. In the Moscow district of the Chui region, on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, the bodies of a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a 26-year-old man were found in a burned Volkswagen Golf 3. This information was provided by the regional internal affairs department. A report about the burned car was received by the duty officer of the Moscow district police on January 20 at 09:53. The vehicle was located in a

21.01.2026, 08:54
A man and a woman were detained on suspicion of abducting a minor.
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A man and a woman were detained on suspicion of abducting a minor.

The detained suspect. Photo from the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui Region. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui Region, the detention occurred after an appeal on January 18 to the Tokmok police department from S. A., born in 1986. The woman reported that the day before, around 9 PM, her minor daughter I. T., born in 2008, was forcibly placed into a white Hyundai Grandeur by two acquaintances, E. and A. According to

21.01.2026, 08:47
In Tokmok, a man and a woman kidnapped a 17-year-old girl and attempted to kill her
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In Tokmok, a man and a woman kidnapped a 17-year-old girl and attempted to kill her

A shocking incident occurred in the city of Tokmok: a man and a woman kidnapped 17-year-old I.T., inflicting bodily harm and attempting to take her life. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to information, on January 18, 2026, a 37-year-old woman, S.A., contacted the police to report the kidnapping of her daughter. She stated that on January 17, around 21:00, at the "Atake" store, unknown individuals named E. and A. forcibly

21.01.2026, 08:37
Two people died in a car fire in the village of Spartak – details
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Two people died in a car fire in the village of Spartak – details

As a result of a car fire in the Chuy region, the driver and his passenger died. According to the regional police department, the incident occurred on January 20, 2026, at 09:53. The duty unit of the Moscow district police received a report of a fire on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, near a lake, where a Volkswagen Golf-3 station wagon burned down.

21.01.2026, 08:23
The GKNB and GUVD detained bloggers for a video in which they mocked the Kyrgyz language
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The GKNB and GUVD detained bloggers for a video in which they mocked the Kyrgyz language

The bloggers apologized on camera, and examinations have begun. According to information provided by the GUVD of Bishkek, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and GKNB detained several bloggers who mocked the Kyrgyz language in their video. Video material that caused significant public resonance appeared on social media. This incident was registered in the automated information system of the GUVD Bishkek, and in connection with this, a preliminary investigation has been initiated.

20.01.2026, 23:36
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In Talas, a driver was fined for unexpectedly entering the oncoming lane.

According to information from the State Traffic Safety Department, the incident occurred in Talas, where this case was recorded. As a result of the inspection, materials were compiled under Article 188 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the offender was fined 15,000 soms. The agency also urged all drivers to adhere to traffic rules and avoid creating obstacles for other road users.

20.01.2026, 21:06
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Stand-up Comedians Detained in Bishkek

A video has surfaced online that mocks the Kyrgyz language, provoking a strong public reaction. According to information provided by the Bishkek City Police Department, this incident has been recorded in the automated information system of the JUIs, and an investigation has been initiated.

20.01.2026, 20:58
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In Chuy Region, the bodies of a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a 26-year-old man were found in a burned car

The bodies of two deceased individuals, a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a 26-year-old man, were found in a burned Volkswagen Golf 3 in the Moscow district of the Chui region. This was reported by the local police department. According to the police, a signal about the burning car was received at the duty station of the police department on January 20 at 09:53. The vehicle was located on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, in a wasteland near a lake, along the road.

20.01.2026, 19:10
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A fire occurred in a mosque in Bishkek. A man was injured.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident occurred in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. A report of the fire was received by emergency services, and at 11:16, two fire crews and the headquarters of the Sverdlovsk District Fire and Rescue Unit No. 3 were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the incident, a man born in 1994 sustained a minor hand injury.

20.01.2026, 19:06
The State National Security Committee has detained the lawyer of a major loan shark in a extortion case
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The State National Security Committee has detained the lawyer of a major loan shark in a extortion case

According to information provided by the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, lawyer Rustam Isaev was detained in connection with his involvement in fraudulent schemes in the construction and collateral lending sectors. Previously, the State National Security Committee reported the detention of Manas Aseynovich Sultanov, who was engaged in pawnshop and usury activities and was accused of extorting property on a large scale.

20.01.2026, 17:45
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The GKNB held a conversation with a citizen whose publications were deemed to incite interethnic hatred.

A citizen with the initials Z. D. A., born in 1989, participated in a preventive conversation. The press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) published information about this incident. According to the agency, Z. D. A. posted materials on social media that "contribute to inciting interethnic hostility." For his part, the offender stated that his actions were caused by alcohol intoxication and promised that such behavior would not happen

20.01.2026, 17:45
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The GKNB detained lawyer Rustam Isaev. He is accused in the case of the owner of the pawnshop chain.

Rustam Isaev, a lawyer, was detained on charges of participating in a fraudulent scheme related to extortion in the construction and collateral lending sectors. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detention occurred as part of an investigation into a case of fraud and extortion of property in large amounts, in which Manas Sultanov (M. A. S.), involved in pawnshop and usury activities, is suspected.

20.01.2026, 17:44
Lawyer Rustam Isaev Detained in the Pawnshop Case
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Lawyer Rustam Isaev Detained in the Pawnshop Case

The GKNB has uncovered facts of the lawyer's abuses According to information from the GKNB press center, lawyer Rustam Isaev was detained in connection with a case involving pawnshop activities. Previously, the GKNB arrested Manas Sultanov, the owner of a network of pawnshops, who is suspected of fraud and extortion. As explained by the GKNB, "the suspect, pursuing personal gain, engaged in illegal activities, exploiting the vulnerable situation of citizens by offering them loans on

20.01.2026, 17:20
Detention of the Pawnshop Owner: GKNB Suspects Lawyer of Complicity
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Detention of the Pawnshop Owner: GKNB Suspects Lawyer of Complicity

Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of lawyer Rustam Isaev, who is a suspect in a criminal case related to fraud and extortion of property on a large scale. According to the agency, Manas Sultanov, who was involved in the activities of pawnshops and usury, had previously been detained. He provided loans to citizens on onerous terms with high interest rates, which effectively deprived borrowers of the opportunity to repay their

20.01.2026, 17:09
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Driver was drinking at the wheel in the center of Bishkek and refused to obey the police

Employees of the UPSM in Bishkek prevented a case of driving under the influence, according to information from the press service of the department. It became known that an alert was received on the emergency service number 102 reporting that the driver of a Hyundai Palisade was consuming alcoholic beverages while driving at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and 7th April streets, near the Globus hypermarket.

20.01.2026, 16:39
Incitement of Interethnic Hatred. The Statements of a Drunken Man on Social Media are Being Investigated by the GKNB
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Incitement of Interethnic Hatred. The Statements of a Drunken Man on Social Media are Being Investigated by the GKNB

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) is analyzing publications on social media made by a man in a state of alcohol intoxication. The security service reported that a citizen named Z.D.A., born in 1989, had a preventive conversation regarding his posts that could contribute to inciting interethnic hostility. Z.D.A. himself noted that his statements were made under the influence of alcohol, and he assured that he would not allow such actions again. The GKNB also clarified that

20.01.2026, 16:25
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In Bishkek, a man was found who left trash near a high-rise building. He was fined.

In the capital, municipal inspection workers identified a man who discarded garbage at the entrance of one of the apartment buildings. The police assisted in establishing the identity of the offender. According to the agency, a protocol was drawn up against the citizen for violating administrative legislation, based on part 1 of article 115 of the Code of Offenses. He was fined 5,500 soms.

20.01.2026, 16:15
The GKNB held a conversation with a Kyrgyz citizen after his comments on social media.
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The GKNB held a conversation with a Kyrgyz citizen after his comments on social media.

The man admitted that he was in an intoxicated state The special services of Kyrgyzstan held a conversation with a local resident following his comments on social media, as reported by the GKNB press service. The conversation was of a preventive and explanatory nature, as clarified by the committee. Citizen Z.D.A., born in 1989, posted publications that could incite interethnic hatred. He stated that he was drunk at the time and promised that this would not happen again. The GKNB initiated an

20.01.2026, 16:03
Incitement of Interethnic Hatred on Social Media. A Kyrgyzstani Called to the State Committee for National Security
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Incitement of Interethnic Hatred on Social Media. A Kyrgyzstani Called to the State Committee for National Security

Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) held a conversation with Z.D.A., born in 1989, who was accused of publishing materials that contribute to the incitement of interethnic hatred on social networks. This was reported by the press service of the agency. Photo GKNB The special services reported that the man admitted his guilt, noting that his actions were committed under the influence of alcohol, and promised not to repeat such behavior.

20.01.2026, 15:36
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An employee of the GKNB and his friend accused of fraud. The police and the prosecutor's office are closing the case.

A resident of Bishkek, Ravshan Kanbekov, contacted the Kaktus.media editorial office with a complaint about the inaction of local law enforcement agencies regarding his fraud case related to car sales. Kanbekov, who is engaged in car sales, reported that in the summer of 2023, his friends Aziz and Kairat asked him for five cars on credit, promising to return the money in a month.

20.01.2026, 15:19
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The GKNB held preventive talks with a Kyrgyz citizen for his statements inciting interethnic hatred

Specialists from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) held a preventive conversation with a man who made statements on social media, acting within the Kyrgyz segment, that contributed to inciting interethnic hatred. This information was announced by the GKNB press service on January 20. According to law enforcement agencies, the individual, Z.D.A., born in 1989, was in a state of alcohol intoxication and promised that he would not repeat his actions in the future.

20.01.2026, 14:51
Fire in the capital mosque extinguished
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Fire in the capital mosque extinguished

A fire covered an area of 150 square meters, and one person was injured A fire broke out in a local mosque in Alamedin, which was quickly extinguished. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire crews were dispatched to eliminate the fire. The area affected by the fire was approximately 150 square meters. As a result of the incident, one man was injured, suffering minor burns to his hands. Photo www

20.01.2026, 13:37