Police captain in the Jayil district detained for bribery
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Police captain in the Jayil district detained for bribery

The amount of the bribe was 150,000 soms to terminate the criminal case An employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district, accused of extortion, was detained by representatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

15.01.2026, 17:42
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In Thailand, a construction crane collapsed onto cars on the highway

Today, January 15, a serious incident occurred on one of the main highways near Bangkok: a construction crane collapsed onto the roadway. This was reported by Euronews. According to available information, the accident involved equipment used in the construction of the Rama-2 elevated expressway in Samut Sakhon province, located southeast of the capital. The crane fell onto the road, crushing several cars under its steel structures.

15.01.2026, 16:58
Investigator of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District Detained for Extorting 150,000 Som
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Investigator of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District Detained for Extorting 150,000 Som

In the Chui region, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, uncovered a case of extortion of a bribe committed by an employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District. According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, on January 13, as a result of operational investigative actions related to the pre-trial proceedings registered

15.01.2026, 16:38
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Frosts up to -28 degrees and ice: Kyrgyzstan is facing difficult weather conditions

From January 16 to 17, a sharp drop in air temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan. This is reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, snowfalls are possible on the specified days, with heavy precipitation in some areas. Icy conditions will be observed on the roads, and snowdrifts are forecasted in mountainous regions. There is also a likelihood of wet snow sticking to trees and wires, while fog may significantly reduce visibility.

15.01.2026, 16:28
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A police officer from the Jayil District is accused of extorting a large sum of money.

The investigator from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Jayil District, located in the Chuy Region, has become a suspect in a bribery extortion case. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to the agency, on January 13, during the pre-trial investigation under Article 343 "Extortion of a Bribe" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, police captain Zh.A.Z. was detained. He is accused

15.01.2026, 15:49
An employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District has been detained for extorting a bribe.
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An employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District has been detained for extorting a bribe.

In the Chuy region, an employee of the Internal Affairs Department working in the Jayil District has been detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to information from the SCNS, on January 13, an investigator from the investigative service named J.A.Z. was detained for extorting a bribe of 150,000 soms with the aim of terminating a criminal case.

15.01.2026, 15:23
The Ombudsman reported serious violations at the temporary detention center for foreigners
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The Ombudsman reported serious violations at the temporary detention center for foreigners

Jamila Jamambaeva, the ombudsman, expressed concern about serious violations of the rights of foreign citizens in the temporary detention center located at the "Gansi" base in the Chui region. This information was published by the ombudsman's press service. According to her statements, twice the staff of the ombudsman's institute were denied access to the center's territory, which violates the constitutional law "On the Ombudsman of the KR." These facts are

15.01.2026, 15:08
In Bishkek, a car hooligan with a pistol was detained
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In Bishkek, a car hooligan with a pistol was detained

A man threatened other road users and attempted to break the car window In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a man who threatened with a gun during a road conflict. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district. The incident occurred on the morning of January 14 at the intersection of Jibek Jolu and Osmonkula streets, where a video recording was made. The footage shows a man using foul language, threatening other drivers,

15.01.2026, 12:40
Promised help in court: suspect arrested for $25,000 fraud
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Promised help in court: suspect arrested for $25,000 fraud

Employees of the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a man who was wanted in a fraud case. According to the ministry, a citizen O.A. filed a report with the police. In it, he stated that in November 2023, a certain Murat, promising to help "resolve the issue" in a court process, deceitfully took his money amounting to $25,000 and disappeared.

15.01.2026, 12:34
Murder in the New Building: Suspect Detained While Attempting to Escape
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Murder in the New Building: Suspect Detained While Attempting to Escape

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers have detained a suspect in a murder case. This was reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 14, a signal was received at number 102 that the body of a man with signs of violent death had been found near one of the new buildings in the city.

15.01.2026, 12:15
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A resident of Uzbekistan called the police and complained about Trump. He was fined.

In Tashkent, a man was sentenced for calling the police while drunk to complain about U.S. President Donald Trump. He was fined 1.23 million Uzbek soums (about $100) for making a knowingly false emergency call. According to court documents, this citizen contacted the Main Internal Affairs Directorate and claimed that Trump had kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The officer who answered the call suggested that he come to the station to file an official report, but the man never

15.01.2026, 12:06
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In Bishkek, a drunken feast ended with a murder

On January 15, the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the arrest of a suspect in a murder case in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 14, when a signal was received at 102 about the discovery of a man's body showing signs of violent death in a field in one of the capital's new residential areas.

15.01.2026, 11:47
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The case of the occult of Rayimbek Matraimov is being considered in the Kara-Suu district. Photo

Munarbek Saipidinov, the former head of the village government of Savai in the Kara-Suu district, has been extradited from Russia and is currently in custody at a detention center. The court proceedings are taking place in the Kara-Suu District Court of the Osh region, according to information provided by the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Saipidinov's arrest has been extended until March 14, 2026, according to a ruling issued on January 13, 2026.

15.01.2026, 10:54
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Minor Drifts in a BMW. Video

A video has surfaced on social media in Kyrgyzstan, capturing an incident of traffic rule violation: a young man, driving a BMW, performs a drift. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the offender voluntarily approached the patrol police, where a report was filed against him for auto hooliganism. The vehicle was impounded.

15.01.2026, 09:53
Iran's Air Defense is on High Alert
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Iran's Air Defense is on High Alert

Measures have been taken to enhance the readiness of Iran's air defense, as reported by Reuters. At this time, the United Kingdom has decided to close its embassy in Tehran, evacuating all staff. The United States, in turn, is reducing the number of personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is one of America's main military bases in the Middle East, where about 10,000 military and civilian personnel are constantly present.

15.01.2026, 09:19
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In Bishkek, after the arrest, the guys voluntarily handed over 38 bundles of drugs

On January 15, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District reported the detention of suspects in drug trafficking in Bishkek. Information about the distribution of drugs in the October District was received by law enforcement agencies on December 31, 2025, which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.

15.01.2026, 08:24
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Specialist from GP "Unaa" Suspected of Illegal Registration of Lexus RX 330

In the Chui region, cases of abuse of official power related to the illegal registration of a vehicle have been recorded. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement, in 2023, two individuals — S. A. and J. R. — imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, declaring the vehicle as spare parts. For subsequent illegal registration and sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a damaged vehicle of the same

14.01.2026, 22:21
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In Kemin, two elderly men are suspected of murder

The message about the discovery of a body was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin District on January 11, 2026, at around 13:10. Arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers found a man with stab wounds, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. The investigative operational group documented the incident. It was established that the deceased was A. A., born in 1960, who had multiple stab wounds on his body.

14.01.2026, 22:12
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In Bishkek, suspects in the attack on a teenager in the residential area "Ak-Ordo" were detained.

According to the police, on the day of the incident, January 14, 2026, a call was received at number "102" reporting that a 16-year-old K. D. had been delivered to one of the hospitals with injuries that were presumably caused by a sharp object. A forensic investigative group was dispatched to the scene of the incident. The father of the victim, A. Z., reported that on January 12, his son was attacked by unknown individuals right in front of their house.

14.01.2026, 20:01
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of groceries from a hypermarket has been detained.

In the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, a statement was received from a representative of one of the hypermarkets, A. Y., who reported a theft that occurred on January 12, 2026. According to him, on that day at around 10:50, an unknown man stole products worth 12,000 soms and fled the scene. Based on this statement, the investigative authorities initiated a criminal case under Article 205 "Theft" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 18:52
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In Bishkek, suspects in a robbery attack in the residential area "Kalyis-Ordo" were detained

According to law enforcement, the incident occurred on January 6, 2026, at approximately 04:18. E. M. reported to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District about an attack on him by unknown individuals in the residential area. As the police found out, the attackers broke the window of a Honda Fit, used physical force, and inflicted injuries to the thigh area. After that, they stole the car and fled the scene. A Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G mobile phone, valued at 23,000 soms,

14.01.2026, 18:42
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A man threatening another driver with a gun has been detained in Bishkek

This morning in Bishkek, at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, an incident occurred in which an unknown man threatened another driver using a weapon. After that, he fled the scene. According to information from the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, a criminal case has been initiated in connection with this incident under Article 280 (Hooliganism) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 17:54
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GKNB: Former Head of GNS Admits Guilt, 4.3 Billion Soms Returned to the State

The State Committee for National Security commented on the sentencing by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek regarding the former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to the GKNB, the detention of both individuals occurred on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3, "Abuse of Official Position" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 16:46
Night Stabbing in the "Ak-Ordo" Residential Area of Bishkek: Two Detained
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Night Stabbing in the "Ak-Ordo" Residential Area of Bishkek: Two Detained

During the night, an incident involving cold weapons occurred in the residential area of "Ak-Ordo" in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, law enforcement officers have detained the suspects. According to the police, today a call was received at service 102 reporting that a minor, K.D., born in 2009, had been admitted to the hospital with injuries from a sharp object.

14.01.2026, 16:33
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Man Who Shattered Windshields with a Gun Detained

A man has been detained in Bishkek for threatening another driver with a gun. This was reported by the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026. In the morning, at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, an unknown individual, threatening with a weapon, got into a conflict with another driver, breaking the windshields in the process. After that, he fled the scene.

14.01.2026, 16:14
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82-year-old Julio Iglesias accused of sexualized violence

Accusations of sexualized violence have been made against Spanish performer Julio Iglesias by two of his former employees. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper elDiario. The women worked at Iglesias' residences in the Bahamas and the Caribbean for nearly a year in 2021, where, according to them, they faced physical and psychological abuse from the singer.

14.01.2026, 16:11
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In the capital's residential area of Ak-Ordo, a teenager was stabbed near a house.

The press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of suspects in hooliganism. On January 14, emergency services received a signal that a teenager born in 2009 had been admitted to the hospital with a stab wound. A forensic investigative group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department was dispatched to the scene, where they were approached by the victim's father.

14.01.2026, 15:39
Armed Raid in "Kalyis-Ordo": Among the Attackers Were Minors
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Armed Raid in "Kalyis-Ordo": Among the Attackers Were Minors

In Bishkek, suspects involved in a robbery that occurred in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo" have been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the city’s police department. According to the received data, the incident happened on January 6 at 4:18 AM. E.M., the victim, reported to the First May District Police Department that he was attacked by unknown individuals. They broke the window of his Honda Fit, used physical force, and inflicted a stab wound to

14.01.2026, 15:38
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In Chunkurchak, Jeepers Helped to Evacuate a Car After a Tragic Accident

Recently, an accident occurred on the road to the Chunkurchak ski base, resulting in the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy. The driver of a BMW X7 lost control, and the car fell into a ravine. Local off-road enthusiasts helped restore order at the scene, responding to the emergency and providing their SUVs. One of them shared details with 24.kg.

14.01.2026, 15:28
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A man threatening with a gun was detained in Bishkek

On January 14, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department received information about the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. The incident occurred in the morning of the same day at the intersection of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, where two drivers got into a conflict. A video recorded by a passenger in one of the cars captured one of the drivers threatening the other, pressing a gun against the windows of his car and insulting him.

14.01.2026, 14:32
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Mass Arrests of Officials at Weighing Stations on the Bishkek - Osh Road

According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, violations have been recorded at the weight and dimension checkpoints located along the Bishkek - Osh route. This has led to the detention of several employees. It has been reported that the police received information about abuses by responsible workers at the checkpoints, which are managed by the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan.

14.01.2026, 14:02
Suspects in a Knife Robbery Attack Detained in Bishkek
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Suspects in a Knife Robbery Attack Detained in Bishkek

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, a group of suspects in a robbery attack that occurred in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo" has been detained in Bishkek. As reported by the First May District Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident took place on January 6 at 04:18 AM. Citizen E.M. contacted the police, stating that unknown individuals broke the window of his Honda Fit, beat him, and inflicted a knife wound to his thigh.

14.01.2026, 14:01
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"Get the Guns." How Weapons Are Used in Bishkek During Road Disputes

Recently, two incidents related to road disputes involving weapons occurred in Bishkek. Despite the absence of gunfire, these cases sparked widespread resonance on social media in Kyrgyzstan. The first incident took place at the final stop of bus No. 100. One of the drivers, pulling out a pistol of unknown make, began to insult his opponent.

14.01.2026, 13:54
On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel tanker with fuel oil overturned
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On the road Bishkek - Osh, a fuel tanker with fuel oil overturned

Today, at 9:50, an incident occurred on the Bishkek - Osh highway involving the overturning of a fuel truck that was transporting fuel oil. The information was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk". At kilometer 428 of the highway, the fuel truck experienced a steering rack failure, which caused it to overturn onto the roadway. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident.

14.01.2026, 13:40
Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder
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Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder

In the Chui region, according to the information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, two individuals have been detained on suspicion of murder. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, at around 13:10, when a report was received at the Kemin District Internal Affairs Department about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the local houses.

14.01.2026, 13:23
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Man threatened driver with a gun. He is wanted.

On January 14, an incident occurred in Bishkek where one man threatened another with a gun. This was reported by the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to available information, the conflict arose at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street, where an unknown individual threatened another driver with a weapon and then fled the scene. Currently, law enforcement agencies are conducting activities to establish the identity and whereabouts of the suspect. Based on the

14.01.2026, 12:53
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In Bishkek, a taxi driver attacked passengers, beating one of them.

In Bishkek, a fight occurred in a taxi, as evidenced by a video that appeared on social media. The footage shows that one of the girls was injured. Preliminary data indicates that the conflict erupted between the taxi driver and his passengers—a mother and her daughter. During the argument, the driver struck one of the women.

14.01.2026, 12:51
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The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek, the former director of the "Sanitary Polygon," and the heads of contracting companies.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a criminal case has been initiated regarding corrupt actions among officials of the Bishkek city administration and leaders of contracting organizations. This is related to the procurement of goods and services for a project aimed at improving the solid waste management system and constructing a new landfill. According to the investigation, the Bishkek city administration received 22 million euros from a lending

14.01.2026, 12:33
The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the case of the landfill.
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The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the case of the landfill.

The State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of several high-ranking officials from the Bishkek mayor's office, including the former vice-mayor, in a case related to corruption in the design and construction of a new landfill for the capital. As clarified by the GKNB, the investigation was initiated due to the misuse of funds allocated for improving the solid waste management system and the construction of a new landfill in Bishkek.

14.01.2026, 12:29