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Toy "Gangster" and His Partner: A Couple Steals Goods from a Toy Store

A video is gaining popularity on social media, in which a man in a black leather coat "skillfully" steals a toy gun from a shelf while his partner deftly packs toys and other items into a bag. It looks as if the couple decided to stage a parody of crime movies, but in reality, they are acting at the expense of the store. According to the store owners, the "tourists" acted quickly and confidently, managing to escape before the staff realized what had happened. Now the

30.01.2026, 12:55
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In Bishkek, the husband of the woman detained in a drug case threatened a witness

A man was detained in Bishkek who, according to law enforcement agencies, threatened a witness with a gun and demanded that he change his testimony. The information was provided by a citizen named A.I., who contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. He reported that on December 19, 2025, a group of individuals inflicted bodily harm on him without explanation, while threatening him with a weapon.

30.01.2026, 12:08
"Forced to Change Testimony While Waving 'Weapon': Resident of Bishkek Detained"
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"Forced to Change Testimony While Waving 'Weapon': Resident of Bishkek Detained"

In the capital's Lenin District Police Department, N.A., born in 1997, was detained. According to the investigation, he attempted to intimidate a witness and force him to change his testimony in a case regarding the illegal trafficking of potent substances. This was reported by the city's Internal Affairs Department. A citizen, A.I., reported to the police that on December 19, 2025, he was attacked by unknown individuals who threatened him with an object resembling a weapon. During

30.01.2026, 11:28
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Taxi driver hit a schoolboy in the capital's residential area "Kok-Zhar" and fled the scene of the accident

On January 29, an incident occurred in the residential area of "Kok-Zhar" in Bishkek, when a taxi driver hit a schoolboy and left the scene of the accident. Witnesses reported that the boy was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing on a green traffic light. At that moment, a Hyundai Sonata, ignoring the red light, sped onto the "zebra" and struck the child. Despite the injuries sustained, the schoolboy survived; however, the driver immediately fled the scene of the

30.01.2026, 11:22
In Bishkek, an 11-year-old schoolgirl has gone missing
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In Bishkek, an 11-year-old schoolgirl has gone missing

The girl left the educational institution and got on a bus, after which her trail went cold. A case of the disappearance of an 11-year-old schoolgirl has been registered in Bishkek. Information about this was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district. On January 29, the girl's mother, Ы.А., contacted law enforcement with a statement. She reported the disappearance of her daughter, Zhusubekova Nagima, who was born in 2014. The girl left school No. 94 in the

30.01.2026, 10:45
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Raid in Bishkek: One Ton of Illegal Fuel Seized and Fines Issued

Another raid to combat the illegal sale of petroleum products took place in Bishkek. The operation was conducted on Profsoyuznaya, Mahatma Gandhi streets, and along the bypass road, as reported by the First May district administration. Representatives from various agencies participated in the event: the akimat, the Tax Service, the municipal inspection, the patrol service, and the MTU.

30.01.2026, 10:39
Attention! Missing Minor Nagima Zhusubekova
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Attention! Missing Minor Nagima Zhusubekova

On January 29, at the Sverdlovsk District Police Department in Bishkek, citizen Ы.А. filed a report requesting assistance in searching for her daughter, Nagima Ilichbekovna Zhusubekova, born in 2014. The girl went missing after leaving school No. 94, located in the "Dordoy" residential area, around 1:00 PM on the same day. Since then, nothing has been known about her whereabouts.

30.01.2026, 09:29
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Fire at the "Bayat" Market in Bishkek Contained

A fire broke out at the "Bayat" market in Bishkek, with information reaching emergency response services around 23:50. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four fire crews were dispatched to combat the blaze.

30.01.2026, 08:59
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A fire broke out at the "Bayat" market in Bishkek

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the signal about the fire was received by emergency services on January 29 in the late hours. At 11:50 PM, two fire crews from the district fire and rescue station No. 4, as well as one crew from the emergency rescue station No. 8 and an additional team from the Sverdlovsk district, were dispatched to the scene. Currently, four fire crews and an operational headquarters are working at the site, continuing to fight the fire,

30.01.2026, 08:15
A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.
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A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.

In St. Petersburg, the Lenin District Court delivered a verdict in the case of blogger Ekaterina Bivol, known as the ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, who represents both Russia and Kyrgyzstan. The court found her guilty of an administrative offense for publishing insulting remarks about Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. As a result, she was sentenced to 60 hours of mandatory community service, as reported by the press service of the city courts. Photo from the internet The case was initiated due to a

29.01.2026, 18:04
In Chui Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms
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In Chui Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms

In the Chui region, a foreigner has been detained on suspicion of committing a crime related to the embezzlement and misappropriation of a large sum of money. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 5, a representative of the insurance company "Ingosstrakh" named Y.N. contacted the police.

29.01.2026, 17:43
In Jalal-Abad Region, a Minor Girl Was Beaten and Shaved
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In Jalal-Abad Region, a Minor Girl Was Beaten and Shaved

Two suspects have been detained An incident involving violence against a minor girl occurred in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by the regional internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, the father of the victim reported to service 102, stating that his daughter R.M., born in 2009, was subjected to beating, torture, and partial shaving of her hair by three men: Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul. This incident took place on the night of January 8 to 9. The girl was

29.01.2026, 16:59
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Gross violation of traffic rules: wedding convoy cars crashed into oncoming vehicles

A video is actively being discussed on the internet, which captures a wedding convoy violating traffic rules. The recording shows several cars moving in a "snake" pattern on the road, thereby blocking oncoming traffic and creating a potentially dangerous situation. At one point, the convoy's cars enter the oncoming lane, and one of them collides head-on with an oncoming vehicle. Currently, there is no information about any injuries or possible casualties resulting from the

29.01.2026, 16:30
In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained
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In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained

A citizen named U.J. contacted the Main Internal Affairs Directorate in Bishkek, filing a complaint requesting an investigation into the actions of an unknown fraudster. According to information from the press service, the applicant indicated that the criminal, posing as an employee of the State National Security Committee, gained his trust through the WhatsApp messenger. Citing the need to assist in the release of a person from a detention center, the fraudster deceitfully obtained a sum of

29.01.2026, 16:21
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In Manas, four men kidnapped a girl "for a friend"

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, four men in Manas kidnapped a girl. It became known that a report was received by the Manas police from a local resident A. K., born in 2003. She reported that on January 2, around 21:00, while walking on Pushkin Street with a friend, a Hyundai Sonata car approached them. Four strangers jumped out of the car, threw a sheet over her friend, and forcibly pushed her into the vehicle, after which they

29.01.2026, 16:19
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The FSIN Denied the Death of the Criminal Authority "Karyshkyr"

The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) has denied information about the death of Mursalym Umyrzakov, better known as "Karyshkyr." The agency reported that he continues to serve his sentence in a correctional facility. Earlier, reports emerged that Umyrzakov had died in a correctional institution.

29.01.2026, 15:59
"I am from the GKNB" - said the man and received 17 thousand dollars
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"I am from the GKNB" - said the man and received 17 thousand dollars

The criminal, who posed as a security service employee, had a prior criminal record A fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the police, on December 19, 2025, a citizen named U.J. approached them, stating that he had fallen victim to a fraudster who claimed to be a GKNB employee. Through the WhatsApp messenger, the criminal managed to gain trust and, promising to help

29.01.2026, 14:48
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Tragedy in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area. A Policeman Tried to Rescue the Children on His Own

On January 29, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported a tragic incident that took place in the capital's residential area of Bakai-Ata. On January 28, around 5:30 PM, two children — A.Z., born in 2016, and K.A., born in 2019 — left their apartment and went missing. Approximately at 8:25 PM, their relatives contacted the police, after which the minors were declared wanted.

29.01.2026, 14:37
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In Bishkek, the police detained a fake KGB officer

On January 29, the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to the victim, a man contacted him via the WhatsApp messenger, introducing himself as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). He offered his services to secure the release of a person involved in a criminal case from a pre-trial detention center for a sum of 17 thousand dollars. Ultimately, the victim became a victim of deception.

29.01.2026, 14:10
In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off
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In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off

A brutal attack on a minor was reported in Manas, as stated by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information, a man named M.K., born in 1988 and residing in the Osh region, contacted the police. In his statement, he reported that on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026, his daughter, born in 2009, was assaulted. Several people beat the girl for no apparent reason and shaved her hair and eyebrows.

29.01.2026, 13:59
Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000
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Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department detained a man who, posing as a worker of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), fraudulently obtained $17,000 from a local resident. This information was disseminated by the police press service. The victim, a citizen named U.J., contacted law enforcement and reported that a certain fraudster had reached out to him via the WhatsApp messenger. The scammer claimed he could help free a person from a

29.01.2026, 13:56
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In Bishkek, a driver used fake special signals: UPSM stopped the violation

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, officers from the Patrol Police Department stopped a Changan vehicle. On its roof were plastic elements in red and blue colors that imitated the flashing lights used by emergency vehicles. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. These plastic parts created the illusion of belonging to emergency services, which could mislead other drivers on the road. Inspectors had a conversation with the driver and demanded that

29.01.2026, 13:49
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In Jalal-Abad Region, a 17-year-old girl was beaten and shaved. Photo

A terrible incident occurred in the Jalal-Abad region, resulting in a minor girl being beaten and shaved. This was reported by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, citing information from the regional police department. A report was filed with the police by M. K., born in 1988. He stated that his daughter, 17-year-old R. M., became a victim of abuse by three attackers — Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul on the night of January 8 to 9.

29.01.2026, 13:43
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Woman Who Caused a Ruckus at Issyk-Kul Airport Apologizes

A woman who caused a disturbance at the Issyk-Kul airport has officially apologized. This was reported by representatives of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to information, the incident occurred at the airport in the village of Tamchy, where the offender, identified as K. R., born in 1982, damaged equipment, including computer hardware and a printer, which cost 59,370 soms. She fully compensated for the damage caused.

29.01.2026, 13:38
Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten
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Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten

In the Jalal-Abad region, a criminal case has been initiated in connection with the beating and torture of a minor. This information was confirmed by the regional department of internal affairs. According to the police, the incident occurred on the night of January 8 to 9. Between 11:30 PM and 4:00 AM, a group of people brutally beat the girl, born in 2009, for no apparent reason and subjected her to humiliations, including shaving her hair and eyebrows.

29.01.2026, 12:49
In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal.
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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal.

In Bishkek, in the area of the residential complex "Bakay-Ata", a tragedy occurred: two children, aged 8 and 5, drowned in a canal. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The MES clarified that the information about the incident was received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) employees, who reported the children falling into the water.

29.01.2026, 12:28
In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned
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In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned

A tragic incident in a residential area A tragic event occurred in Bishkek, resulting in the drowning of two children, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident took place in the "Bakay-Ata" area, where a six-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl lost their lives. Rescue services arrived at the scene, retrieved the bodies of the children, and handed them over to the police representatives. Photo www

29.01.2026, 11:54
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Two Children Drowned in the Canal in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area

In the residential area of Bakai-Ata, located in Bishkek, a terrible tragedy occurred — two children, aged eight and five, drowned in a canal. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident was recorded following a report from law enforcement officers that the children (born in 2017 and 2020) had fallen into the water.

29.01.2026, 11:20
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Deputy on the Ministry of Internal Affairs bill: Voluntary return of property should not exempt from liability

At a recent parliamentary meeting, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed her concern regarding the proposed amendments to Article 222 of the Criminal Code, which pertain to the legalization of income obtained through criminal means. During the discussion of amendments to the Penal Enforcement, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes, she noted that the innovations could exempt citizens from criminal liability if they voluntarily reported their actions and returned illegally obtained property.

29.01.2026, 11:18
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Suspects Detained in a Series of Pickpocketing Thefts

In Bishkek, individuals suspected of a series of pickpocketing incidents were detained, as reported by the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate on January 28. The incident occurred on December 28, 2025, when one of the city's residents contacted the police. She reported that at the Alamedin market, her underage daughter had her mobile phone stolen from her jacket pocket.

29.01.2026, 11:18
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In Kara-Balta, a bus depot worth over 105 million soms has been returned to state ownership

In the Jayil District, the return of a bus depot to state ownership occurred, which had been illegally transferred to private hands. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported this on January 28. During an inspection conducted by the Jayil District Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that in 2004, the bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta was alienated along with the land plot in violation of legislation.

29.01.2026, 11:18
Two Children Drowned in a Water Body in Bishkek. Photo
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Two Children Drowned in a Water Body in Bishkek. Photo

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two children drowned in one of the water bodies in the "Bakay-Ata" residential area — a six-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl. Six rescuers arrived at the scene, who retrieved the bodies of the children and handed them over to the police representatives.

29.01.2026, 11:17
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In Bishkek, Interpol detained a foreigner who was wanted.

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen in Bishkek at the beginning of 2026. This individual was wanted internationally through Interpol. The investigation established that G.D., born in 1979, is accused of causing serious harm to health, as well as illegal crossing of the state border.

29.01.2026, 11:13
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Teenager robbed a man in a mosque: police detained the suspect

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the local mosques. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that on January 27, a report was received from a citizen B.D. at the duty station, who stated that around 18:15, an unknown person stole his bag containing personal documents and fled the scene.

29.01.2026, 11:02
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A Police Officer Discusses Common Schemes of Cyber Fraud

Cyber fraud and telephone scams continue to pose a serious threat to the population, necessitating active measures from law enforcement aimed at preventing and combating such crimes. This was reported on January 28 by Aliskhan Akylbekov, an investigator in the department for information and technical support and combating crimes in the field of IT technologies of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Akylbekov noted that

29.01.2026, 10:59
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In Bishkek, a guy was driving a red "Honda" with the license plates PROTOCOL.

On January 28, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" received information from the press service inspector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nadyrbek Jusupov, that a car with fake license plates had been discovered in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 21:30 at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Muromskaya streets, where a red Honda Accord was spotted with plates that do not match the registry.

29.01.2026, 10:50
Information about the death of crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.
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Information about the death of crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.

As reported by Kaktus.media, the information about the death of Mursalym Umyrazakov, better known by the nickname Karyshkyr, has been denied by representatives of the Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Justice emphasized that the rumors about his death, which spread on social media, are unfounded. "He continues to serve his sentence; he is healthy," noted a representative of the agency. It is worth reminding that in June 2023, a court in Alamedin found Mursalym

29.01.2026, 10:49
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Wanted foreigner detained upon entry into Kyrgyzstan by France

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen at Manas International Airport during his attempt to enter Kyrgyzstan. According to the investigation, 35-year-old S.V. is wanted by Interpol. He is suspected of facilitating the illegal entry and stay of foreign citizens, using counterfeit documents, fraud, and participating in a criminal organization under French criminal law.

29.01.2026, 10:48