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Went to the store. A minor was riding around Bishkek without a license.

The Patrol Service of Bishkek once again urges parents not to allow their underage children, who do not have driver's licenses and the necessary experience, to drive vehicles. This issue remains relevant, as reported by the agency's press service. During their duty, patrol officers stopped a car being driven by a 17-year-old girl. It turned out that she did not have a driver's license and had never undergone training at a driving school.

24.10.2025, 14:34
Illegal hunting incident stopped in the Jayil district
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Illegal hunting incident stopped in the Jayil district

Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources Employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources received information about an illegal hunting incident near the village of Maltabar, located along the Besh-Terek road. As a result of joint actions by the department and volunteer inspectors, an operational raid was organized. This was reported by the ministry's press service. During the inspection of a vehicle belonging to one of the citizens, a

24.10.2025, 14:28
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In the KR, 19 crimes involving blockchain technologies have been registered

During the meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, Interior Minister Ulan Niyazbekov reported that in 2025, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan opened 19 criminal cases related to the use of blockchain to disguise illegal financial operations. He emphasized that innovations in technology come with both new opportunities and new threats.

24.10.2025, 12:46
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Missing Diana Sadabaeva has been found

26-year-old Diana Sadabaeva, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, was found on October 24. The girl went missing on October 21 when she left her home in the evening and did not return.

24.10.2025, 12:41
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In Bishkek, a driver has been detained for fatally hitting a woman at a crosswalk.

In Bishkek on October 21, around 07:19, a tragic incident occurred: a driver in a Geely EV-450 car hit a 63-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene. Police quickly identified the driver and apprehended him. Unfortunately, the woman died at the scene from her injuries. It was reported that the driver, born in 1998, returned to the scene after the accident, but upon seeing the body covered with a blanket, he got scared and left, hiding his car nearby at a factory.

24.10.2025, 12:27
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The Chuy Regional Court has tightened the sentence for the culprit of the traffic accident in which 6-year-old Ariella died.

On October 15, the Chui Regional Court issued a ruling in the case of the tragic death of 6-year-old Ariella. This was reported by the girl's mother, Keremet Sadibakassova, in an interview for "AKIpress Digest" on October 24. Sadibakassova, who lives with her husband in Moscow, has two daughters, the youngest of whom was Ariella. During the summer months, the girls were sent to Kyrgyzstan to stay with their grandparents.

24.10.2025, 12:17
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Girl accused the "Unaa" examiner of rape. Comments from the police and "Unaa"

An anonymous message from a girl has appeared on social networks in Kyrgyzstan, claiming that an inspector from the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing ("Unaa") raped her. According to her, the incident occurred in the spring of 2025. The girl did not report it to law enforcement due to feelings of shame. She claims that she tried to resist, but the suspect was significantly stronger than her.

24.10.2025, 12:10
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Lawyers of Kyrgyzstan Demand to Initiate a Case Against Dmitry Bivol's Ex-Wife

A group of lawyers has appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, demanding that Ekaterina Bivol be held criminally responsible. The main accusation is incitement of interethnic hatred, which they reported on their social media. It should be reminded that Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol, posted a video on social media in which, while driving, she makes provocative and offensive statements

24.10.2025, 11:58
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Suspects in Beating Detained

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported on October 23 about the detention of suspects involved in causing serious harm to health. On September 14, around six in the evening, the police received a report of a mass brawl in the village of Novopokrovka in the Issyk-Ata district, near the "Third Pond".

24.10.2025, 11:58
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A woman was killed in Bishkek: The driver was under drugs, - UPSM

On the morning of October 21, a tragic incident occurred on Deng Xiaoping Street in Bishkek: a woman crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing was struck by a car. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, the driver of the vehicle that hit her fled the scene. Unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive and died at the scene.

24.10.2025, 11:49
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Wanted: 26-year-old Diana Sadabaeva

According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, 26-year-old Diana Sadabaeva, born in 1999, is wanted. The girl went missing on October 21. She left her home in the Ak-Orgo residential area around 5:30 PM and did not return.

24.10.2025, 11:28
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GKNB: Vietnamese National Illegally Employed Fellow Countrymen in Sewing Workshops and Planned to Create an Organized Crime Group

On October 23, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the disruption of a channel for the illegal migration of Vietnamese citizens. The investigation established that D.V.S., a citizen of Vietnam, had set up a scheme for the illegal migration of his compatriots, presenting them as tourists, with the aim of further employment in sewing workshops in Kyrgyzstan.

24.10.2025, 11:28
The plot of the tourist base was recognized as illegally privatized and returned to the state.
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The plot of the tourist base was recognized as illegally privatized and returned to the state.

As a result of the inspection conducted by the General Prosecutor's Office, it was established that the land plot occupied by the "Abshyr-Ata" tourist base, located in the rural area of T. Kulatov, with an area of 8,183 square meters, was unlawfully privatized in 2006. Photo by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. Photo by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the plot, valued at 69.6 million

24.10.2025, 09:39
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Death of a Girl on a Ride in Osh: Suspect Detained

As a result of a tragic incident that occurred on September 21, an 18-year-old girl died in Osh after falling from a ride in Navoi Park. She succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. According to information provided by the Interior Ministry of the southern capital, a park employee has been detained. It has been established that the victim, born in 2007, was a resident of the Kara-Suu district and was studying at a local university. Her fall has prompted a criminal investigation.

24.10.2025, 09:38
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Deadly fall from a ride in Osh: police detained the operator

In Osh, at Navoi Park, a tragedy occurred: on September 21, a girl fell from a carousel, which led to her death. In connection with this incident, law enforcement authorities detained the operator of the attraction. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, a criminal case has been initiated against a 28-year-old resident of the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region under Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (Creating danger for consumers causing

24.10.2025, 07:52
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In Kara-Kuldja, a dog fatally attacked an eight-year-old boy

In the Kara-Kulja district, an investigation has been initiated into the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy who became a victim of dog bites. Additionally, his grandfather was also injured and received medical intervention. According to information provided by the local veterinary department, the dog that attacked the child had previously shown aggression. The animal was not on a leash, although its owner was required to keep it chained from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. After the incident, the dog

23.10.2025, 23:26
In Osh Region, a second grader died after a dog attack
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In Osh Region, a second grader died after a dog attack

An accident occurred in the village of Kara-Guz On October 22, in the Kara-Kuldzhin district of the Osh region, an 8-year-old boy tragically died after being attacked by a dog. Information about this was reported to the police by a medical institution, where it was stated that M. A., born in 2017, had sustained serious injuries.

23.10.2025, 19:39
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The Prosecutor General's Office reported the receipt of $2.8 million in taxes at once from the internet platform "T."

It has become known that the international platform "T." was operating in Kyrgyzstan without the necessary tax registration. This information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. Measures were taken together with the State Tax Service to eliminate this violation. The platform was successfully registered with the tax authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allowed tax payments amounting to $2 million 885 thousand (equivalent to 251 million soms)

23.10.2025, 18:21
In the center of Bishkek, a car drove onto the sidewalk. Video and photos
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In the center of Bishkek, a car drove onto the sidewalk. Video and photos

On October 23, around 5:00 PM, a traffic accident occurred in the center of Bishkek. A car traveling along Abdrakhmanov Street uphill collided before Toktogul Street, as reported by eyewitnesses. Witnesses of the incident noted that the car drove onto the sidewalk and crashed into the steps of one of the buildings. Employees of the State Traffic Safety Department were called to the scene.

23.10.2025, 17:45
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Trial of the Koi-Tash Events. Bishkek City Court Partially Changed the Verdict

Today, October 23, the Bishkek City Court announced a new verdict in the case related to the events in Koi-Tash. The judicial panel chaired by Leila Baidaeva, which included Adil Esenbaev and Urmat Mamatkerimov, returned from the deliberation room and decided to tighten the sanctions for Irina Karamushkina. She was sentenced to 8 years in a general regime colony with confiscation of property. Meanwhile, the other decisions of the Pervomaisky District Court remained in force. Judge Baidaeva

23.10.2025, 15:34
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Another museum was robbed in France

The museum "House of Enlightenment Denis Diderot," located in Langres in the northwest of France, has fallen victim to a robbery. This was reported by Meduza. The incident occurred on the morning of October 20, when museum staff arrived at work and discovered the entrance door had been broken into. Inside, a display case containing gold and silver coins was smashed, and some of the coins were stolen.

23.10.2025, 15:34
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The Prosecutor General's Office ordered the internet platform to pay $2.885 million in taxes

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office has identified tax violations committed by the international internet platform "T.". This was reported by the press service of the agency. As a result of the conducted inspection, it was established that the company "T." was conducting commercial activities on the territory of the country but had not undergone the tax registration procedure.

23.10.2025, 15:06
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The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek is investigating the case of a four-year-old girl’s death after surgery.

An investigation has been launched in Bishkek in connection with the death of a four-year-old girl who passed away after heart surgery. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. This information appeared on social media, where a story about the tragedy was published under the headline "Four-year-old Amina died after heart surgery in Bishkek. Her mother blames the doctors."

23.10.2025, 15:03
In the Nysha area, poachers shot a wild mountain goat
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In the Nysha area, poachers shot a wild mountain goat

The signal about possible poaching in the Ak-Suu gorge led to the departure of employees from the biodiversity and natural territory protection department of the Chui regional administration, as well as a ranger from the State Hunting Enterprise. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. According to the agency, a Lexus 470 vehicle was stopped in the Nysha area, in which there were four men with radios.

23.10.2025, 15:01
In Chuy Region, suspects detained for the brutal beating of a man
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In Chuy Region, suspects detained for the brutal beating of a man

In Novopokrovka, located in the Chui region, law enforcement authorities detained two men suspected of causing serious bodily harm to a local resident, according to information from the press service of the regional police department. The incident occurred on September 14 at around 18:00 in the area of the third pond, where a report of a mass brawl was received. An investigative operational group promptly arrived at the scene.

23.10.2025, 14:54
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On the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, a young man with a spear was catching trout. He was detained.

A man suspected of illegal fishing was detained in the Jeti-Oguz district. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on the night of October 22, 2025, around 00:30, employees of the tourism and environmental police, together with workers from the Jeti-Oguz District Internal Affairs Department, conducted a raid and detained a young man from the village of Saruu, born in 1999, on suspicion of illegal fishing.

23.10.2025, 14:50
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In Osh, a child died after a dog attack

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, a dog attacked a child, resulting in the child's death from the injuries sustained. According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the regional police confirmed this incident. The event occurred on October 22, when a report was received at the internal affairs department from the village of Kara-Guz. It is specified that M. A., born in 2017, died in the district hospital after the dog attack.

23.10.2025, 14:46
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In Kara-Kuldja, a dog fatally attacked an 8-year-old boy

In the Kara-Kulja district, an investigation has been initiated regarding the death of an eight-year-old boy who became a victim of a dog attack. His grandfather was also injured in the incident. According to information from the district veterinary department, this animal was previously known for its aggressiveness and was kept without proper control, despite a directive requiring the owner to keep it on a leash from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. After the attack, the dog was placed under ten days of

23.10.2025, 14:43
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A Man Reported Fraud by Car Dealership Employees. They Cannot Be Found

Takhir Tashirov, a resident of the village of Iskra in the Chuy region, demands that law enforcement find the employees of the car dealership who pawned his Lexus and damaged his Chery, as well as take action against them. EventsOn September 5, he left two cars at the Flagman car dealership located on Karalaeva Street in Bishkek: a 2018 Lexus RX450H for $39,000 and a 2023 Chery Explore06 for $22,000, as reported by Kaktus.media.

23.10.2025, 14:24
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At the "Ak-Zhol" Checkpoint, illegal import of dental implants was intercepted

At the Ak-Zhol checkpoint, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered an attempt to illegally import medical devices. During the inspection of the vehicle, dental implants of various names were found, which did not have the necessary accompanying documents. The estimated value of the discovered cargo exceeded 1 million soms.

23.10.2025, 14:13
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Girl accused "Unaa" inspector of rape - the Ministry of Internal Affairs has started an investigation

An anonymous social media user made a serious statement that in the spring of this year, she became a victim of rape by an inspector at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, previously known as "Unaa." According to her, she hesitated for a long time to file a report with the police due to shame, fear, and the desire to keep the incident a secret from her relatives.

23.10.2025, 13:41
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Imamidin Tashov has ended his hunger strike in the pre-trial detention center, his condition is stable.

Imamidin Tashov, detained in a pre-trial detention center, has decided to end the hunger strike he previously announced. This information was confirmed by the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) in an interview for 24.kg. The GPS noted that the rumors spread by lawyer Asel Argymbaeva about the critical health condition of the founder of the construction company KG Group are untrue.

23.10.2025, 13:41
In Novopokrovka, suspects in the beating of a local resident have been detained
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In Novopokrovka, suspects in the beating of a local resident have been detained

The police of Chui region arrested two men suspected of a serious attack on a resident of the village of Novopokrovka. The incident occurred on September 14, 2025, around 6:00 PM in the area of the "third pond," where a fight broke out among several men. As a result of this conflict, a local resident, T.K., born in 1986, sustained multiple injuries of varying severity.

23.10.2025, 11:35
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A 3-year-old child was hit near Asia Mall in Bishkek. He died.

In Bishkek, an accident occurred the day before, resulting in the death of a small child, reported the press service of the patrol police on October 22. According to the information, the traffic accident took place on October 20 at around 18:40 near the Asia Mall shopping center. The driver of a GMC ACADIA hit a three-year-old boy, born in 2020.

23.10.2025, 10:38