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Suspects in Cyber Fraud of 7.5 Million Som Detained

On November 10, the press service of the Bishkek City Police reported the detention of suspects in cyber fraud. A local resident approached the capital's police on November 6, stating that he received a call from individuals claiming to be employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the National Bank, the Anti-Corruption Service, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They deceived him into transferring 7 million 500 thousand soms, claiming they were conducting an

10.11.2025, 15:15
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In Bishkek, during the raid "Thief," a suspect in bicycle theft was detained

On November 10, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a theft. According to the information from the victim, the incident occurred on October 23 at around 3:00 PM, when a bicycle worth 15,000 soms was stolen from the entrance of a residential building in the Jal microdistrict. The victim only reported the incident to law enforcement on November 6, after which the fact of the theft was registered in accordance with

10.11.2025, 13:23
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The thief hid stolen iPhones in his pockets

The Ministry of Internal Affairs security service reported the detention of a suspect in a theft on November 10. The incident occurred at 04:29 on November 10, when an alarm was triggered at a store on Mamirova Street, which is guarded by the western security department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Osh.

10.11.2025, 13:07
In the Issyk-Ata District, lands associated with Kolbaev's organized crime group were found
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In the Issyk-Ata District, lands associated with Kolbaev's organized crime group were found

During the investigation, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) uncovered facts of extortion of funds from businessmen to finance the organized crime group led by Kamchy Asanbek (Kolbaev). According to representatives of the agency, as a result of operational activities, it was possible to return to state ownership land plots totaling 80 hectares, located in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region.

10.11.2025, 12:37
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Kudret Taychabarov Sent to Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 Until December 30 in Organized Crime Group Case

By the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, Kudret Taichabarov will remain in detention center No. 1 until December 30. This information was confirmed by the court's press service. Taichabarov is accused under part 2 of article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the creation or participation in an organized criminal group.

10.11.2025, 12:17
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The state has regained 80 hectares of land associated with the organized crime group of Kamchi Kolbaev.

During the investigation of a criminal case concerning the financing of activities of organized crime group members and the legalization of income obtained through criminal means, facts of extortion of funds from business representatives were uncovered. These funds were used for further financing of the organized crime group led by Kamchybek Asanbek (Kamchi Kolbaev). As a result of investigative actions, 80 hectares of land plots in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region were returned to

10.11.2025, 11:05
Incidents / Territory, geography and administrative division

In the Naryn Region, the Naryn - Oruk-Tam road has been closed until spring.

The road connecting Naryn and Oruk-Tam will be closed until spring. This decision was made by the Naryn District State Administration. According to the official document, traffic is restricted on the section between the 50th and 75th kilometers: from the village of Eki-Naryn to the Kapchigay area. The restriction will be in effect until April 15, 2026.

10.11.2025, 10:30
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In Kyrgyzstan, 24 fires registered in one day

In Kyrgyzstan, 24 cases of fires have been recorded in the last 24 hours, and 29 fire teams have been mobilized to extinguish them. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which made a statement on November 10. According to the information, the fires occurred in various regions of the country: in Bishkek — 7 cases, in the Batken region — 5, 3 fires occurred in the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, 2 in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, and 1 in the Chui region

10.11.2025, 10:23
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Drunk Driver Calls Police to Prove His Point in Argument with Patrol Officers

In Bishkek, another case of a drunk driver has been recorded, as reported by the inspector of the press service of the Patrol Police, Nadyrbek Jusupov. On the night of November 8, patrol police officers stopped a "Mercedes" vehicle. During their interaction with the driver, the patrol officers suspected him of consuming alcohol and decided to take him to a narcological dispensary for testing.

10.11.2025, 02:35
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In Bishkek, the police are conducting a raid called "Thief"

On November 8, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department announced the start of an operational-preventive event called "Thief." This campaign began on November 6 and will continue until November 15. The main goal of the raid is to prevent and solve thefts and other crimes related to stealing.

10.11.2025, 02:15
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In Bishkek, a candidate for deputy in district No. 3 gathered citizens in a teahouse and promised money for votes, - Ministry of Internal Affairs

On November 8, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in bribing voters. Employees of the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration discovered that one of the candidates for a seat in the Jogorku Kenesh was ready to pay people for their votes in the upcoming early elections on November 30. To discuss this issue, the candidate organized a meeting at a teahouse on Bayalinov Street in Bishkek.

10.11.2025, 02:09
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In Bishkek, drug enforcement officers and the Ministry of Emergency Situations conducted the "Anti-Cinema" raid.

Employees of the Drug Control Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, together with the Emergency Situations Ministry staff, conducted a preventive event called "Anti-Cinema," as reported by the press service of the capital's police on November 9. During the raid, various establishments were checked for the presence of drugs with the help of a service dog.

10.11.2025, 01:53
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Rescuers evacuated an injured Russian tourist from the Ala-Archa gorge

In the night leading to today, rescue services assisted a 29-year-old climber from Russia who was injured in the Ala-Archa National Park. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident occurred during the ascent to the "Ratzek Hut," when the tourist twisted his ankle and was unable to continue the descent on his own. A report of the incident was received by emergency services, after which a group of rescuers from the State Training Center for Rescuers, who are on duty

10.11.2025, 01:41
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In the evening, intruders broke into the home of a resident of the Moscow district, assaulted him, and took the television, finding no money.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, on November 8, suspects in a robbery were detained. The incident occurred on November 2, when a 68-year-old resident of the village of Belovodskoye reported an attack to the police. In the evening, around 9:30 PM, armed criminals in masks broke into his home. They beat him with a metal rod and demanded money for previously sold livestock. Not getting what they wanted, the offenders

10.11.2025, 01:28
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Residents of Sokuluk District Have Been Losing Cows at Night

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in cattle theft on November 8. Complaints to the police were received from residents of the Sokuluk district. One of them, living in the village of Tuz, stated that two cows were stolen from his barn on the night of October 26. A resident of the Frunze State Farm also reported the theft of one cow, which occurred on the night of October 30.

10.11.2025, 01:02
Robbers in Bishkek hunted for phones with knives
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Robbers in Bishkek hunted for phones with knives

Suspects detained after committing the crime In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a group of suspects involved in robbery, according to information provided by the city's Main Internal Affairs Department.

09.11.2025, 11:46
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In Bishkek, minors suspected of robbery have been detained

On October 19, 2025, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received a report of a robbery. Unknown individuals, threatening with a knife, took mobile phones iPhone XS and Redmi Note from citizens in the area of the leather factory. In connection with this incident, the Investigative Department of the Sverdlovsk District initiated a criminal case under Article 207 "Robbery" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

09.11.2025, 11:13
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A Ka-226 helicopter crashed in Dagestan. Five people died.

A tragedy occurred in Dagestan: a Ka-226 helicopter belonging to the Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant crashed in the Achi-su area. This information was reported by Gazeta.ru. Four people died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized. Among the injured was flight engineer Pyotr Surov, who unfortunately later died in the hospital.

08.11.2025, 23:09
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In Tokmok, a detainee for hooliganism was accused of inciting interethnic hatred

A new criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region against a man who was detained for hooliganism in the reception area of the Tokmok City Hospital. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, he has been charged under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning incitement of interethnic hatred. The incident occurred on November 2, when an employee of the medical institution reported to the Tokmok police about the aggressive behavior of

08.11.2025, 19:24
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In Bishkek, charges have been filed in the case of bribing voters.

In the run-up to the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, facts of voter bribery were uncovered in Bishkek. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the investigation, on October 24, a meeting took place in a café on Kasymaly Bayalynov Street, attended by more than 15 people. It was established that K. S., born in 1980 and intending to participate in the elections for district No. 3

08.11.2025, 19:01
Incidents / Tourism

Extortion at Kyzyl-Tuu School. The Interior Ministry of Chui Region Responded to Parents

In the Chuy region, an investigation has been launched into a case of extortion that occurred at a secondary school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. This information was provided by the press service of the regional police department. Investigative actions were initiated after a publication on Instagram, where the mother of one of the students expressed dissatisfaction with how the investigation was proceeding and claimed that there were regular instances of extortion at the educational

08.11.2025, 17:57
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Suspect in Car Theft Detained in Bishkek

According to information provided by the police press service, on November 5, a citizen named K. N. reported to the Internal Affairs Directorate that his car had been stolen. The incident occurred around 21:15 at the corner of Panfilov and Gorky streets, where his car was parked. Based on this statement, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the theft of a motor vehicle. During operational activities, including the analysis of

08.11.2025, 17:39
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Participants of the fight captured in a video on social media have been identified in Bishkek

Employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Primorsky District were able to identify the two participants in the fight that was published on November 6 under the title "A young man was struck in front of the hotel." This was reported by the press service of the district's Internal Affairs Directorate. After the incident was registered, an investigation was initiated, during which the young individuals - A. B. and K. A., both born in 2005 - were identified. According to

08.11.2025, 17:29
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A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy Region for inciting interethnic hatred

On November 2, a complaint was received by the Tokmok police department from a medical worker regarding the aggressive behavior of a man who broke a window in the reception area of the Central Emergency Medical Service. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. As a result of the incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 280 "Hooliganism" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Law enforcement agencies detained

08.11.2025, 16:48
The fact of bribing voters in Bishkek was revealed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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The fact of bribing voters in Bishkek was revealed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

On October 24, police officers in Bishkek uncovered an attempt to bribe voters, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. According to preliminary data, unknown individuals intended to distribute monetary funds among citizens ahead of the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. They gathered people in a café on Bayalinov Street for this purpose.

08.11.2025, 14:26
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in Iraq

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the detained individual, born in 1987, worked in one of the beauty salons. A message about her detention had previously appeared on social media. The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan, which handles consular issues in Iraq through its representation in Kuwait, is maintaining constant contact with the competent authorities and the family of the detained individual. Currently, options for her return to her homeland are being considered. The Ministry emphasized

08.11.2025, 13:36
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In the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui Region, the information about the "illegal detention" of residents of Tokmok has been refuted.

The Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region has denied information that spread on social networks about the alleged "illegal detention" of four members of one family in Tokmok. This statement was made in response to a post by user T. I. on Facebook. As stated by the Department of Internal Affairs, the information provided is not true. In fact, on March 14, 2025, a report was received at the Tokmok City Department of Internal Affairs from local resident K. M., born in 1988.

08.11.2025, 13:03
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A group of serial cattle thieves has been detained in the Chuy region.

A resident of the village of Tuz, K.D., born in 1965, reported to the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department about a theft. He stated that on the night of October 25 to 26, two unknown individuals stole two cows from his barn and fled the scene. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported this incident. On the following day, T.M., born in 1984, a resident of the Frunze state farm, also approached the Internal Affairs Department with a similar

08.11.2025, 12:54
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A Kyrgyzstani Woman Detained in Iraq

Information has emerged on social networks in Kyrgyzstan about the detention of a citizen of the country in Iraq on charges of theft. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the detainee, D.A.B., was born on December 26, 1987, and works at a beauty salon.

08.11.2025, 12:53
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The Interior Ministry denied reports of the illegal detention of a family in Tokmok

Recent reports of the alleged illegal detention of four family members in Tokmok have been refuted by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. The information circulating on social media has not been confirmed. Monitoring of social media revealed that a citizen, T.I., posted an appeal to the authorities on his Facebook page, claiming the illegal detention of his relatives.

08.11.2025, 12:33
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Suspects Detained in Robbery Attack on House in Belovodsk

According to information from the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Moscow District, on the evening of November 2, around 8:30 PM, two men in black masks broke into the home of a 68-year-old resident of the village of Belovodskoye. They used physical force with a metal object and stole a Samsung television, after which they fled the scene of the crime. This incident was recorded, and a criminal case has been initiated against the suspects under Article 207 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

08.11.2025, 12:27
Kudret Taychabarov Detained
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Kudret Taychabarov Detained

He is a suspect in connections with an organized crime group According to sources from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kudret Taychabarov was detained on suspicion of connections with an organized crime group. He has currently been taken to investigative authorities for necessary procedures.

08.11.2025, 11:10