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Financed the Djengo Group: Former Head of Ayil Okmotu Detained in Nookat
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Financed the Djengo Group: Former Head of Ayil Okmotu Detained in Nookat

In the Nookat district, G.Sh.M., who previously held the position of head of the Mirmakhmudov ayil okmotu, was detained. This event became known thanks to the press service of the State National Security Committee. According to information provided by the special services, G.Sh.M. used individuals connected to him to generate income from the business OsOO "Nookat Universal Bazar." He directed these funds to support an organized crime group led by K. Dosonov, known by the nickname

21.11.2025, 12:37
Former Head of the Mirmahmudov Village Council Detained
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Former Head of the Mirmahmudov Village Council Detained

The State National Security Service (GKNB) has detained G.Sh.M. (born 1976), who held the position of head of the Mirmakhmud village council. This occurred as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to the financing of a criminal group led by Kadyr Dosonov, known by the nickname "Dzhengo".

21.11.2025, 12:26
At Issyk-Kul, poaching activities using electric current were intercepted
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At Issyk-Kul, poaching activities using electric current were intercepted

On the night of November 20, 2025, around 02:30, in the village of Grigorievka, located in the Issyk-Kul region, law enforcement officers conducted a successful operation, resulting in the detention of four poachers. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency's data, all detainees are residents of the village of Bosteri. They used a homemade device powered by a car battery to catch fish in a river

21.11.2025, 10:56
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Detained land surveyor of the rural government of the Issyk-Ata district on suspicion of fraud

On November 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. According to the statement from the victim, in February 2024, her son paid 375,000 soms to a specialist dealing with land and agricultural issues, who worked in one of the rural councils of the Alamudun district. For the specified amount, the man promised to arrange the documents for a land plot, but he did not fulfill his obligations and

21.11.2025, 10:35
A fire broke out at the UN climate summit in Brazil
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A fire broke out at the UN climate summit in Brazil

At the UN climate summit taking place in Brazil, in the city of Belém, an incident occurred related to a fire. According to The Guardian, the fire broke out at the moment when conference participants were preparing to sign an agreement aimed at strengthening international actions in the fight against the climate crisis. Image from COP30. Fire at the summit The causes of the incident are still unknown; however, according to Reuters, it is believed that faulty electrical equipment, possibly a

21.11.2025, 10:30
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In Kyrgyzstan, 20 fires registered in one day

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 20 fires were recorded in Kyrgyzstan over the past 24 hours, with 24 firefighting units involved in extinguishing them. The data was published on November 21. Fires occurred in various regions of the country: four cases were registered in the Osh and Chui regions, three in the Jalal-Abad region, and three in Bishkek and Osh. In the Batken region, two fires occurred, and one case was recorded in the Talas region.

21.11.2025, 10:03
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A woman in Uzgen was fined 20,000 soms for wearing a niqab

A woman in Uzgen, located in the Osh region, was fined for wearing a niqab. This became known thanks to a post on the Instagram account DOAM (Documenting Oppression Against Muslims). According to information from a video posted on their profile, law enforcement demanded that the woman remove her niqab and pay a fine of 20,000 soms on November 4.

21.11.2025, 09:31
Norwegian Scammed out of $200,000 – Suspect Detained in Talas
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Norwegian Scammed out of $200,000 – Suspect Detained in Talas

The press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. The suspect turned out to be a local resident who deceived a citizen of Norway out of $200,000. The victim, born in 1985, contacted the police, claiming that a Kyrgyzstani named B.T. gained his trust and took his money.

21.11.2025, 08:33
The State National Security Committee detained a Polytechnic instructor in a document forgery case.
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The State National Security Committee detained a Polytechnic instructor in a document forgery case.

The State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan has uncovered a corruption scheme related to document forgery in the higher education system. The situation concerns the illegal transfer of students to the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov. According to the GKNB, as a result of the investigation into the criminal case, it was revealed that some lecturers at KSTU were involved in the production of fake academic certificates and transcripts from foreign educational

20.11.2025, 21:37
"Bishkekvodokanal Warns Citizens About Cases of Telephone Fraud"
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"Bishkekvodokanal Warns Citizens About Cases of Telephone Fraud"

The municipal enterprise «Bishkekvodokanal» informs the residents of the capital about cases of telephone fraud. This information was provided by the city administration. According to official data, the fraudsters pose as employees of the enterprise and attempt to obtain personal information from clients.

20.11.2025, 21:33
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The suspect in organizing a drug channel was arrested with a kilogram of Afghan hashish.

In the Chui region, G. A. T. was detained, who is suspected of organizing a drug trafficking group and selling a kilogram of Afghan charas. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB). During the investigation of the criminal case concerning the illegal trafficking of drugs and their precursors, law enforcement officers detained the suspect. According to the agency, he is one of the key organizers of the drug supply channel that

20.11.2025, 19:36
In Kazakhstan, blogger Aslan Tolegenov sentenced for inciting hatred
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In Kazakhstan, blogger Aslan Tolegenov sentenced for inciting hatred

Photo KazTAG Aslan Tolegenov, a blogger known by the name "Northern Kazakh," has been found guilty of inciting interethnic hatred, reports the KazTAG news agency. According to the press service of the Kokshetau City Court, the court has sentenced Tolegenov to three years and nine months in prison.

20.11.2025, 19:30
The GKNB reported corruption at the Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University and detained an associate professor.
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The GKNB reported corruption at the Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University and detained an associate professor.

According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), several professors from the Kyrgyz State Technical University, more commonly known as Polytech, were involved in illegal activities. In particular, they issued fake academic certificates and transcripts from foreign universities to students, allowing approximately 200 students to illegally transfer to KSTU. Photo from the press service of GKNB KR. Photo from the press

20.11.2025, 18:46
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In Vietnam, the fight against floods and landslides continues

Since October 26, Vietnam has been hit by prolonged rains, leading to severe flooding and landslides. In some areas, over 1500 mm of precipitation fell in just three days, causing serious problems, reports Reuters. Due to the floods and landslides, five people are missing, more than 43,000 homes are underwater, and over 10,000 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded. According to local authorities, the death toll in the central part of the country has risen to 16 since the weekend. The

20.11.2025, 17:37
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Missing: 37-Year-Old Aitbek Murzakulov

In Bishkek, Ayitbek Akmatbekovich Murzakulov, born in 1988, is wanted, according to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Ayitbek's sister contacted the police on November 17, reporting that she last saw her brother on November 4 at the "Booruker" mini-market located on Deng Xiaoping Avenue.

20.11.2025, 17:31
In Irkutsk, more than 1,500 citizens from Central Asia were illegally legalized
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In Irkutsk, more than 1,500 citizens from Central Asia were illegally legalized

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Irkutsk region, in cooperation with the regional FSB of the Russian Federation, discovered and eliminated a channel of illegal migration. This operation was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the law enforcement agencies of Russia. Photo of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Irkutsk region. During the operation, six women suspected of

20.11.2025, 17:02
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"Take off your uniform and let's go!" A man challenged a police officer at the Osh market

In Bishkek, a conflict occurred at the Osh market between two men, one of whom attempted to provoke a police officer into a fight. This was reported by the capital's UPM. According to their information, the driver of a Hyundai Sonata parked his car at a public transport stop, blocking access for minibuses to pick up passengers. UPM inspector Nadyrbek Jusupov demanded the driver's documents, but he refused to provide them.

20.11.2025, 16:56
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In Chui Region, a man was beaten and money was taken. Suspects detained.

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, two individuals born in 2003 and 2006 have been detained in connection with a robbery case. A 21-year-old man, K.Zh., filed a report with the police, detailing an attack that occurred on the night of November 15. The incident took place between the villages of Karool-Döbö and Kalmak-Ashuu in the Chon-Kemin Valley of the Kemin District, while he was traveling with friends in a Honda Accord.

20.11.2025, 16:22
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SBNON Detained a Member of an Organized Crime Drug Group

The Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a series of investigative and operational activities, as a result of which the activities of an active participant in an organized criminal drug group engaged in the distribution of cannabis-based drugs were halted. In connection with this fact, the investigative authorities have initiated a criminal case under part 2 of Article 282 of the Criminal Code.

20.11.2025, 16:16
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Associate Professor of Polytech Suspended on Suspicion of Mass Illegal Transfers of Students Based on Fake Certificates - GKNB

On November 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of criminal activities among the faculty of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov (Polytechnic). The investigation suggests that several faculty members issued fake academic certificates and transcripts to students, allowing about 200 students to illegally transfer to Polytechnic.

20.11.2025, 16:15
One of the organizers of a transnational drug trafficking group detained in Chuy Region
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One of the organizers of a transnational drug trafficking group detained in Chuy Region

In the Chui region, one of the key figures of a transnational drug network was detained while attempting to sell 1 kg of "Afghan charas." Information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic indicates that during operational activities, a citizen identified as G.A.T. was captured, who is one of the organizers of this drug network. On November 17, at the moment of attempting to sell more than 1 kg of "Afghan charas" (hashish

20.11.2025, 16:02
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Man struck a woman on the head with a hard object. Suspect detained.

In the Oktyabrsky district, a criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of hooliganism, as reported by the press service of the local internal affairs department. On November 19, a woman approached the Oktyabrsky district internal affairs department, claiming she had been attacked. At the intersection of Tokombaev and Kuttubayev streets, an unknown individual struck her on the head with a hard object, resulting in bleeding.

20.11.2025, 15:54
In the capital, a secret VIP brothel was "covered": dozens of girls worked through WhatsApp
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In the capital, a secret VIP brothel was "covered": dozens of girls worked through WhatsApp

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have shut down a hidden group that provided intimate services at prices ranging from $300 to $1,000. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. Information about the existence of this organized group was received by the criminal investigation department, which indicated that its members primarily worked in elite hotels in the city.

20.11.2025, 15:29
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A Bishkek Resident Was Defrauded by a Fake Deputy Mayor and Fake Chekists for 5.5 Million Som

On November 20, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects in mass fraud. According to the victim, he fell prey to a scam amounting to 5 million 500 thousand soms. The perpetrator, who called the man, introduced himself as the vice-mayor of the capital and suggested contacting a city hall employee. When the victim made a return call, he was informed that he was speaking with representatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB),

20.11.2025, 15:17
The suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel was detained in the Chui region.
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The suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel was detained in the Chui region.

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. A suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel has been detained in the Chuy region Security service employees in the Chuy region conducted an operation during which a citizen identified as G.A.T. was detained. He is suspected of organizing a drug trafficking channel. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The detention took place on November 17, when the suspect attempted to

20.11.2025, 15:15
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At the Osh Market, a taxi driver blocked the stop with his ignorance, while his friend called a patrol officer to a fight.

According to information provided by the inspector of the Patrol Police, Nadir Jusupov, an incident occurred on November 20 in Bishkek between a taxi driver and the patrol police. On November 19, around five o'clock in the evening, Patrol Police officers, while on duty near the Osh market, noticed a vehicle at a stop located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Beyshenaliyev Street, which was completely obstructing public transport movement.

20.11.2025, 14:53
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The State National Security Committee detained a suspect in organizing a drug group while attempting to sell 1 kg of "Afghan charas"

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on November 20 about the detention of an individual suspected of illegal drug trafficking and precursors. The investigation established that G.A.T. is one of the key organizers of a transnational drug network, having set up a supply channel for drugs along the route Tajikistan—Osh Region—Chui Region. On November 17, he was caught red-handed while attempting to sell more than 1 kg of "Afghan charas" in Chui

20.11.2025, 14:42
Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Nearly One Million Som from a Woman in Bishkek
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Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Nearly One Million Som from a Woman in Bishkek

In Bishkek, police officers detained a group of suspects involved in a large-scale internet fraud. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) reported this incident. On November 14, a citizen named K.T. approached the investigative authorities of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, filing a complaint against unknown scammers who deceived her.

20.11.2025, 14:37
In Bishkek, suspects in a 5.5 million som fraud case have been detained
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In Bishkek, suspects in a 5.5 million som fraud case have been detained

In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case were detained, resulting in a citizen losing 5.5 million soms. The criminals posed as the vice-mayor of the city and employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The victim, known as D.M., reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs that he had been deceived by unknown individuals who took advantage of his trust and seized a significant amount of money. They called him, introducing themselves as the vice-mayor of Bishkek, and offered to

20.11.2025, 13:46
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A private WhatsApp group with elite prostitutes has been discovered. Clients could gain access through recommendations.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek on November 20, a suspect in facilitating prostitution and debauchery was detained. The capital's Criminal Investigation Department received information about a closed WhatsApp group, in which more than 60 participants offered intimate services at prices ranging from $300 to $1000. Most of the girls worked in elite hotels in the city.

20.11.2025, 13:28
Suspect in Fraud Detained. Took Possession of a Car Worth $13,500
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Suspect in Fraud Detained. Took Possession of a Car Worth $13,500

The arrest of a suspect in fraud took place in the Issyk-Ata district. He deceitfully took possession of a car worth $13,500, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. It became known that on August 22, a local resident living in the village of Kenesh reported to the internal affairs department that a citizen, Sh.Sh., born in 1987, had taken his Mercedes-Benz 213 by gaining his trust and fled the scene.

20.11.2025, 13:21
In Bishkek, members of an underground group providing intimate services in hotels have been detained
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In Bishkek, members of an underground group providing intimate services in hotels have been detained

In Bishkek, the activities of a secret group engaged in providing intimate services have been exposed, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to information received by law enforcement agencies, an organized group was established in Bishkek, consisting of girls providing intimate services at prices ranging from 300 to 1000 US dollars, primarily in expensive hotels.

20.11.2025, 13:00
Fraudsters Posing as the Vice Mayor and GKNB Defrauded a Bishkek Resident of 5.5 Million Som
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Fraudsters Posing as the Vice Mayor and GKNB Defrauded a Bishkek Resident of 5.5 Million Som

Citizen D.M. submitted a statement to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, reporting that unknown individuals had deceived him out of a large sum — 5 million 500 thousand soms. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the fraudsters first contacted the victim, posing as the vice-mayor of Bishkek. They then offered him to speak with a certain "city hall employee." In the next call, the criminals identified themselves as GKNB employees,

20.11.2025, 12:09
In Yakutsk, two Kyrgyz nationals are suspected of using counterfeit documents
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In Yakutsk, two Kyrgyz nationals are suspected of using counterfeit documents

Employees of the immigration control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Yakutsk conducted an inspection during which a 36-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan was discovered. She applied to the migration department to formalize her legal status and provided a document with signs of forgery — a detachable part of the notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen. This was reported by the publication "Sakha Press". Illustrative photo

20.11.2025, 11:58
Violations Identified in Fish Farming Enterprises of Talas Region
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Violations Identified in Fish Farming Enterprises of Talas Region

In the Talas region, specialists from the regional land and water supervision authority, together with prosecutors from the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts, conducted an inspection of fish farming enterprises. During this monitoring, it was found that fish is primarily raised using drainage water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency, although drainage water does not freeze in winter and creates good conditions for fish breeding, current

20.11.2025, 11:51
In Bishkek, suspects have been detained for large-scale fraud exceeding 5 million soms
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In Bishkek, suspects have been detained for large-scale fraud exceeding 5 million soms

In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case exceeding 5 million soms have been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen named D.M. filed an official complaint requesting action against unknown individuals who fraudulently took his money in a particularly large amount — 5 million 500 thousand soms.

20.11.2025, 11:31
Two Suspects in a Robbery Detained in Chuy Region
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Two Suspects in a Robbery Detained in Chuy Region

On November 15, 2025, a 24-year-old citizen K.J. reported an attack to the police department of the Kemin district. According to him, on the night of November 15, approximately from 00:00 to 01:00, while he was traveling with friends in a Honda Accord between the villages of Karool-Dobo and Kalmak-Ashuu, they were pursued by a Toyota Camry. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reports details of the incident. According to the provided information, the

20.11.2025, 11:06
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In Irkutsk, a group of women fictitiously legalized 1,500 migrants from Central Asia

In Irkutsk, six women suspected of organizing the illegal legalization of more than 1,500 migrants have been detained. This was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, on her Telegram channel. According to the investigation, the main figure in the case turned out to be a local resident who involved her accomplices, property owners, in the scheme. They provided foreigners with services for fictitious registration at their place of

20.11.2025, 10:58
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In Bishkek, a foreign driver was detained for a serious traffic violation

In Bishkek, employees of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM) stopped a Toyota Tundra vehicle, driven by a foreign citizen. During the inspection, it was revealed that the driver lacked the necessary driver's licenses required to operate a vehicle in Kyrgyzstan. The UPSM press service reported that the incident occurred as a result of a gross violation of traffic rules. In accordance with the law, a protocol for the offense was drawn up, and the vehicle itself was placed in a towing

20.11.2025, 10:38
In the Kemin District, suspects were detained for the nighttime attack on a driver
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In the Kemin District, suspects were detained for the nighttime attack on a driver

In the Chui region, in Chon-Kemin, two suspects were detained in connection with a nighttime attack and robbery. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the night of November 15, 2025, between 00:00 and 01:00, near the villages of Karool-Dobo and Kalmak-Ashuu in the Chon-Kemin valley. A young man named K.Z. (born in 2001) reported that he was in a Honda Accord with friends when they were approached by a Toyota Camry. According to him, this vehicle began

20.11.2025, 10:33
In Bishkek, an unknown assailant attacked a girl and struck her on the head with a hard object
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In Bishkek, an unknown assailant attacked a girl and struck her on the head with a hard object

A criminal case has been initiated regarding hooliganism in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Oktobersky District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 19, around 19:00, a woman named V.A. contacted the police. She reported that at the intersection of Kuttybaeva and Tokombaev streets, an unknown man hit her on the head with a hard object, causing bleeding.

20.11.2025, 09:19