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In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder
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In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies detained two individuals on suspicion of murdering a man. This information was provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on January 11 at 1:10 PM, when the body of a man born in 1960 was found with stab wounds in one of the private yards in Kemin. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene, after which the body was sent to the morgue for a forensic examination.

14.01.2026, 12:29
Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimension checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained
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Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimension checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained

The Ministry of Internal Affairs received information about corrupt actions by employees of the weight and dimension posts located along the Bishkek — Osh highway, which are under the control of the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport. It became known that the post employees regularly accepted illegal cash amounts from drivers ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms in exchange for allowing trucks exceeding the permitted weight to pass without formal violations.

14.01.2026, 12:23
Employees of weight and dimensional control detained for extorting money from drivers
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Employees of weight and dimensional control detained for extorting money from drivers

As a result of operational actions, employees of the weight and dimension control on the Bishkek-Osh highway were detained for regularly extorting bribes from drivers. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the workers regularly received illegal amounts from drivers, ranging from 1000 to 5000 soms, which allowed trucks to pass without hindrance, even if they exceeded the established weight

14.01.2026, 12:21
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Landslide in Osh Region: Rescuers Urgently Deployed to Assess the Threat

Specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) have headed to the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region to assess the situation related to a potential landslide. According to a press release from the agency, information about the potential landslide was received today. It was noted that this concerns the village of Sharkyrama in the Kara-Kulja district. The team sent to the site includes the deputy head of the MES department for the Osh region, the head of the local MES department,

14.01.2026, 12:10
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Near Bishkek, an attempt was made to abduct a girl for marriage.

On January 14, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in an attempted kidnapping. The incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (also known as Voenno-Antonovka) around 00:30 on January 13. A girl living in this village was approached by an acquaintance along with his friends. Without the girl's consent, they forcibly put her in a Honda Stepwgn and drove away.

14.01.2026, 12:06
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In Kyrgyzstan, 15 fires were registered in one day

Over the past 24 hours, 15 cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, with 15 fire crews involved in extinguishing them. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) on January 14. It is known that 4 fires occurred in the Issyk-Kul region, 3 in the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, and 2 in the Osh region. One fire was registered in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, as well as in the Talas region.

14.01.2026, 12:06
In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for almost a month now.
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In the city of Manas, a missing 17-year-old girl has been searched for almost a month now.

The search for the 17-year-old girl who went missing in Manas continues. She disappeared nearly a month ago. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on December 16, 2025, around 11:00 AM, Abdullaeva Khasiyatkhan Mirzakhidovna, born in 2008, left her home at the address: Navoi Street, House No. 23, taking her passport with her. Her whereabouts are still unknown.

14.01.2026, 12:04
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Second case in 24 hours. In Bishkek, they are searching for a participant in a road conflict involving a weapon.

On the morning of January 14, a road conflict occurred at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkulov Street in Bishkek. Information about this was received from the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to police data, one of the participants in the conflict, a man, threatened another driver with a gun and then fled the scene of the incident. This incident was registered in the log of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. An investigation is

14.01.2026, 12:03
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In Bishkek, the police are searching for a man who threatened with a gun

Activist Maxim Zolotykh shared a video recording capturing a confrontation between drivers, one of whom pulled out a gun and began to threaten. As stated in the video description, both cars were turning from Osmonkula Street onto Zhibek Zholu Avenue. The author of the recording claims that one of the drivers violated the rules by cutting off the other, as he had an obstruction on the right. "After a brief conversation, he caught up with us and started to threaten," said a resident of

14.01.2026, 11:52
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In Bishkek, a man called another "stinky" and threatened him with a gun. He has been detained.

A video capturing a conflict between two men has gone viral on social media in Kyrgyzstan. During the argument, one of them pulled out a gun and insulted the other by calling him a "stinky." According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the incident occurred on January 14 at the final stop of bus No. 100. The main cause of the conflict was road disagreements.

14.01.2026, 11:47
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The State Committee for National Security detained the former Vice Mayor of Bishkek in the case of 22 million euros for the landfill.

The press center of the State Committee for National Security reports the initiation of a criminal case against former employees of the Bishkek city administration and leaders of contracting firms. The case concerns corrupt actions related to the implementation of a project aimed at improving solid waste management and the construction of a new landfill. In 2015, the Bishkek city administration received 22 million euros from a lending organization to finance a project that included the

14.01.2026, 11:43
A man threatening with a gun during a road conflict was detained in Bishkek
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A man threatening with a gun during a road conflict was detained in Bishkek

An incident occurred at the final stop of route No. 100 in Bishkek, which quickly went viral due to the spread of video on social media. The footage captures an unknown man who, uttering the threatening phrase: "Do you want to talk lawfully? Come here," pulls out an object resembling a gun. This incident took place in the evening the day before. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, it was registered in the automated information

14.01.2026, 11:39
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In Bishkek, a man threatened with a gun after a road conflict

On the evening of January 13, an incident occurred in Bishkek when a man involved in a traffic conflict pulled out an object resembling a gun. This information was published by the Lenin District Police Department. As a result of the incident, a 33-year-old man, N. I., was detained and later taken to the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. A report was filed against him under Article 126 "Minor Hooliganism" of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. After that, the man

14.01.2026, 11:18
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In Bishkek, a bus hit a pedestrian. The injured person has been hospitalized.

The accident occurred on January 13 at around 6:00 AM at the intersection of Gagarin and Elmirebek Imanaliev streets in Bishkek. According to information from the press service of the Traffic Police, the bus, driven by a 35-year-old driver born in 1988, was operating on route No. 15 (Zhong Tong model) and was heading north on Imanaliev Street. While making a right turn onto Gagarin Street, it hit a woman who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

14.01.2026, 10:59
The GKNB detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.
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The GKNB detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has opened a criminal case concerning corrupt actions in the implementation of a project to modernize the solid waste management system in Bishkek. Several key figures have been detained in connection with this case, including the former vice mayor of the capital, S.R.A., the former director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," A.A.Z., as well as the heads of contracting organizations I.V.R. and A.N.B. According to

14.01.2026, 10:51
A case of illegal vehicle registration has been initiated in the Chui region.
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A case of illegal vehicle registration has been initiated in the Chui region.

A case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding abuse of official position related to the illegal registration of a vehicle, as reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, in 2023, two citizens, S.A. and J.R., imported a Lexus RX 330 into the country, presenting it as spare parts. For further illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make that had

14.01.2026, 10:49
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Landslide Occurred in Kara-Kuldzhinsky District

Today, January 14, a landslide occurred in the village of Sharkyritma, located in the rural district of Ilai-Talaa in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district of the Osh region. In connection with this, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic have gone to the scene to gather information. According to the agency's report, the group sent to the site includes the deputy head of the Emergency Situations Department for the Osh region, the head of the district emergency

14.01.2026, 10:30
Road conflict in Bishkek. Man detained for threats with a pistol
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Road conflict in Bishkek. Man detained for threats with a pistol

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a man who waved an object resembling a firearm during a road conflict. He was taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, where a protocol was drawn up against him for petty hooliganism under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detainee was placed in a temporary detention cell, and a pneumatic pistol was seized from him. The incident occurred in the evening at the final stop of bus route No. 100. In a

14.01.2026, 10:28
The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced
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The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced

The judicial authorities reported the sentencing of the former head of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, which was made on December 25, 2025, Altynbek Abduvapov was found guilty under Articles 337 Part 3 and 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code. In accordance with the provisions of Article 77 of the Criminal Code, he was fined 4000 calculation indicators, which is equivalent to 400,000

14.01.2026, 09:35
In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft detained
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In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft detained

Law enforcement officers detained two men suspected of abducting a woman with the intention of marrying her, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chuy Region. The incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (also known as Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 13. At approximately 00:30, an acquaintance of the local resident, along with a friend, forcibly placed her in a Honda Stepwgn car and drove away from the scene.

14.01.2026, 08:44
Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration
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Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration

In the Chui region, a case of illegal vehicle registration has been uncovered involving a car imported from Japan. This is a Lexus RX 330, which had its VIN codes substituted. As a result, two individuals have been detained: a specialist from the State Enterprise UNAA, J.B., and a citizen, J.R. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to information from the agency, the suspects provided UNAA with fake notarized documents and, for a

14.01.2026, 08:36
Former Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili received five years in prison
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Former Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili received five years in prison

The court found him guilty of illegal enrichment Irakli Garibashvili, who served as Prime Minister of Georgia, signed an agreement with the prosecutor's office acknowledging his guilt and received a sentence of five years in prison. This decision was made under the article of the criminal code concerning illegal enrichment and obtaining material benefits through criminal means. This information was announced by the General Prosecutor's Office of Georgia and published in the media,

13.01.2026, 20:24
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In the city of Manas, a 40-year-old woman was found hanged in her home.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on January 10, when the duty station of the Manas Police Department received a signal from an ambulance. The report stated that a resident of the city, I. V., born in 1985, was found hanged in her home. The fact of the incident was recorded in the electronic log, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

13.01.2026, 20:22
Immorality. The Police Shut Down Private Youth Parties in Bishkek
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Immorality. The Police Shut Down Private Youth Parties in Bishkek

The organization conducting private youth parties in Bishkek has been shut down In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the activities of one of the organizations that held closed parties for youth have been terminated. This became known thanks to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs (MDIA).

13.01.2026, 19:32
48-year-old Kyrgyz woman died in Malta
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48-year-old Kyrgyz woman died in Malta

The companion of the victim was hospitalized A tragedy occurred in Malta: a 48-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan drowned in St. George's Bay, according to local news sources.

13.01.2026, 19:20
In the Suzak District, a man returned from work and stabbed his wife.
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In the Suzak District, a man returned from work and stabbed his wife.

A quarrel was the cause of the tragedy According to local law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 3. At 19:55, a call was received at the number "102" from a man born in 1990. He reported that during a family conflict, he inflicted fatal injuries on his wife, who was seven years younger than him, born in 1997.

13.01.2026, 19:11
Fake police officers kidnapped 10 thousand dollars from a Kyrgyzstani.
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Fake police officers kidnapped 10 thousand dollars from a Kyrgyzstani.

The victim received a promise of assistance in the criminal process According to law enforcement agencies, K.A. filed a complaint with the Internal Investigations Service. He reported that unknown individuals, posing as police officers, offered their assistance in resolving an issue related to a criminal case and, under this pretext, deceived him and took his money, after which they fled the scene.

13.01.2026, 18:56
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Car theft at the gas station. The suspect has been placed in detention center No. 1.

According to law enforcement agencies, the applicant T. M. reported an incident to the police. He stated that at approximately 09:55 at the gas station, an unknown man approached him and asked for money. After T. M. refused him, the man began to threaten, insult, and attempted to use physical force by grabbing him by the collar. While T. M. was entering the building of the gas station, the suspect took advantage of the moment and unlawfully seized his blue Daewoo Matiz car, which is valued at

13.01.2026, 18:42
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Incorrectly parked. The lawyer voluntarily paid the fine.

Due to the video recording published on January 12 on Instagram, the press service of the Bishkek Traffic Police reported that the lawyer decided to pay the fine on his own. Sherdor Abdykaparov, a well-known lawyer, parked his car in a zone where it is prohibited, thereby violating clause 12.4 of the Traffic Rules of the Kyrgyz Republic. After the incident, he contacted representatives of the Bishkek Traffic Police. As a result, a protocol on the offense was drawn up against the driver, and he

13.01.2026, 17:05
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In Yakutia, a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic was convicted for participating in the creation of an illegal migration channel.

In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), employees of the FSB of Russia conducted a series of operational activities, as a result of which participants of a group engaged in organizing a channel for illegal migration for citizens from Kyrgyzstan were identified. The investigation revealed that the participants had divided roles for registering foreign citizens without legal grounds, according to information from the FSB press service.

13.01.2026, 15:56
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In Talas, a suspect in murder has been detained

A man suspected of committing murder has been detained in the Talas region. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department. It is reported that on the night of January 11, the police received a call from the regional hospital. Doctors notified them about an unknown man who was brought in by an ambulance in serious condition.

13.01.2026, 15:37
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A Man Left Home and Did Not Return. Relatives Ask for Help in Finding Him

Isakov Anarbek Toktobekovich, born in 1973, is missing. This information was provided by his relatives to Kaktus.media. He left his home located at: Dacha Belek village, Gallery St., 14, on December 21, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, a red jacket, black sports pants, and brown boots.

13.01.2026, 14:49
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Kudret Taychabarov's detention in the pre-trial detention center extended in the case of participation in an organized group

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, the arrest of Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, has been extended until February 8, 2026. He has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, concerning the creation or participation in an organized group.

13.01.2026, 13:48
In Manas, the police are investigating the death of a woman found hanged.
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In Manas, the police are investigating the death of a woman found hanged.

Photo of the Interior Ministry of the Jalal-Abad region. The police are conducting a preliminary investigation into the death of a woman The body of a 40-year-old woman was found in her own home in Manas, Jalal-Abad region, on January 10. According to preliminary data from the police, the woman was discovered hanged. According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Jalal-Abad region, information about the incident was received in the duty unit from emergency medical service

13.01.2026, 12:16
In Bishkek, the organization of closed private parties for adults has been shut down.
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In Bishkek, the organization of closed private parties for adults has been shut down.

In Bishkek, the activities of a group organizing closed events for adults were stopped, according to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. On January 6, 2026, law enforcement agencies received information that a series of closed parties were being held in the capital. Participants of these events took photos and videos, which were then published on social media, including Instagram and Telegram channels.

13.01.2026, 11:43
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Promised to resolve the criminal case for $10,000. Suspects detained

According to information announced on January 13 by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, suspects in a fraud case have been detained. In early 2026, a resident of Bishkek reported to the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He stated that a group of men, posing as law enforcement officers, demanded $10,000 from him. Promising to resolve a criminal case in his favor, they took the money and disappeared.

13.01.2026, 10:53
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Closed Parties in Bishkek. Suspects in Porn Distribution Detained

In Bishkek, activities related to the organization of closed parties were stopped, as reported by the press service of the city's Department of Internal Affairs on January 13. On January 6, law enforcement received information about private events taking place in the capital, where photographs and videos were subsequently published on social networks popular among Kyrgyzstanis.

13.01.2026, 10:47
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Private parties were held in Bishkek. Organizers punished (photos, videos)

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, offenders involved in organizing closed events have been held accountable. This was reported by the local police. According to law enforcement, on January 6, they received information that a group of people was holding private parties and then distributing photos and videos in the public domain through social networks and a Telegram channel. In their statement, the police urged the public, including parents and youth, to adhere to the norms of public morality and

13.01.2026, 10:32
In Bishkek, the establishment where closed parties were held has ceased operations
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In Bishkek, the establishment where closed parties were held has ceased operations

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies halted the activities of a group that organized closed parties and published photos and videos from these events on social media. This information was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. Administrative protocols were drawn up against five girls, including T.I. (born in 2002), I.A. (1996), O.G. (2001), R.D. (1999), and Z.A. (2001), under Article 109 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, which

13.01.2026, 10:22
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In Bishkek, fake police officers were detained. They are suspected of fraud involving thousands of dollars.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, individuals have been detained in Bishkek for deceiving citizens by posing as police officers. In January of this year, a citizen named K. A. approached the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He reported that the fraudsters, pretending to be law enforcement officials, tricked him into handing over $10,000, promising to help resolve a criminal case. After receiving the money,

13.01.2026, 10:20
In Bishkek, girls organizing private parties were fined
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In Bishkek, girls organizing private parties were fined

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a group of individuals has been identified as organizing closed events, which were then advertised through social media using photos and videos. This was reported by the press service of the city's Main Department of Internal Affairs. It was noted that the venues for the parties varied each time, and pre-rented premises were used for their organization.

13.01.2026, 10:00
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They Pretended to Be Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Suspects in Fraud Found in Bishkek

Law enforcement officers detained a group of fraudsters in Bishkek who posed as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This became known thanks to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. At the beginning of 2026, a citizen named K.A. approached the Internal Investigations Service, reporting a case of fraud that resulted in him losing a significant amount of money.

13.01.2026, 08:52