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The name of the missing person in Kyrgyzstan was mentioned in the Russian trial for the family murder.

In the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky, a court trial is underway regarding Viktor Petrichenko, who is accused of the mass murder of his family on New Year's Eve in 1993. According to information published by the Russian outlet E1.RU, the defendant claims that his father, Vasily Petrichenko, was responsible for the murder of seven people using a hammer. However, prosecutors have dismissed this version, stating that at present, Petrichenko Sr. is listed as

29.01.2026, 10:48

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The Lexus driver drove over the curb and was fined.

In Bishkek, a case was recorded where the driver of a Lexus GX460 drove over a curb in an attempt to park. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). This incident occurred on January 28 at 11:00 AM. The patrol stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, after which a report on the violation was drawn up in accordance with the established procedure.

29.01.2026, 10:45

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In the USA, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan was sentenced to 3.3 years in prison for illegal arms export.

Sergey Zharnovnikov, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan, was sentenced in the United States to 39 months in prison for attempting to organize the export of American firearms and ammunition to Russia. This information was posted on the website of the U.S. Department of Justice. According to U.S. law enforcement, Zharnovnikov arrived in the United States in January 2025, and on January 24, he was arrested in Las Vegas during the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, where he planned to

29.01.2026, 10:43

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While the parishioner was praying in the mosque, his wallet with documents was stolen.

On January 29 in Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in a theft. The incident, according to the victim, occurred on January 27. In the evening, around 6:15 PM, while at the mosque, he became a victim of theft — his bag containing important documents went missing.

29.01.2026, 10:42

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Driver with fake license plates and under the influence of drugs detained in Bishkek

On January 27, patrol service officers in Bishkek discovered a driver using fake state registration plates while under the influence of drugs. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police. The incident occurred around noon when the patrol stopped a Hyundai Sonata vehicle. During the inspection, it was revealed that the car had counterfeit license plates.

29.01.2026, 10:33

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Documents from the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Found Accessible in ChatGPT

According to information published by Politico, the head of the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency uploaded official files to ChatGPT, making them accessible to users and developers. Madhu Gattumukkala, the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, requested permission to use the public version of ChatGPT after his appointment, which had previously been prohibited. In the summer of 2025, he uploaded a number of documents to the system, none of which were classified at a high

29.01.2026, 10:22

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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two small children died

Photo of the relatives During the night in Bishkek, in the 'Bakay-Ata' residential area, the bodies of two children were found who had gone missing — a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy. The children's parents had previously sought help on social media, stating that their children went out to play around 5:00 PM and did not return home. Neighbors, relatives, and local residents immediately responded to the search.

29.01.2026, 10:18

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At least 13 people died in the collapse of a gold mining site in Sudan

As a result of the collapse of a gold mining mine in Sudan, at least 13 people have died.

29.01.2026, 10:03

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Dense fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

Photo from the internet According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service, from 8:40 and for the next three hours, strong fog is expected in Bishkek, as well as in the Chui Valley. Visibility in this area may drop to 500 meters. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends that drivers and pedestrians exercise special caution, reduce speed, and pay close attention to the road situation.

29.01.2026, 09:00

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Storm Warning Issued in Kyrgyzstan: Avalanches Expected in the Mountains

The Emergency Situations Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a high risk of avalanches from January 29 to 31. This is due to recent and expected precipitation, which has increased the load on snow masses in mountainous regions. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there is an especially high risk of avalanches and snow drifts on several important sections of highways:

29.01.2026, 08:33

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Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified in a Private School in Bishkek

A field inspection, initiated due to citizen complaints and involving Victoria Mozgacheva, the deputy mayor, took place today at the private school "Creative Taalim" in Bishkek. This information was announced by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. During the inspection, serious violations of safety standards on the premises of the educational institution were identified.

28.01.2026, 22:03

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In Bishkek, a driver was detained after fake license plates were found in his car.

On January 27, patrol services in Bishkek stopped a Hyundai Sonata, in which they discovered counterfeit state license plates. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. During the inspection, it was revealed that the driver was under the influence of drugs.

28.01.2026, 21:45

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An avalanche occurred on the alternative route North - South

On the 198th kilometer of the alternative North-South road, an avalanche occurred, with a volume of approximately 250-300 cubic meters. The press service of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol" reported that the 24th road maintenance enterprise quickly responded to the situation and cleared the road using special equipment. The roadway was completely cleared of snow.

28.01.2026, 21:31

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In Bishkek, a foreigner wanted by Interpol was detained

He is accused of causing serious harm to health A foreigner who was wanted by Interpol has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the detention of citizen G.D., born in 1979, took place at the beginning of this year. He is suspected of a serious crime related to causing serious harm to health, as well as illegal crossing of the state border. After

28.01.2026, 20:03

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In "Ak-Orgo," a man was detained after a video with swearing and aggression.

On January 27, 2026, a video appeared on Instagram showing an unknown man behaving aggressively towards another citizen on Chamgarak Street in the "Ak-Orgo" neighborhood of Bishkek. He uses profanity and disrupts public order. Information regarding this incident was registered in the electronic journal of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. During the investigation, the suspect, T. A., born in 1987, was identified and detained. D. D. also filed a complaint

28.01.2026, 19:48

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In Bishkek, suspects in a series of pickpocketing incidents at markets were detained

On December 28, 2025, A. A. approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek with a report of theft. She stated that at the Alamedin market, unknown individuals had stolen an iPhone 12 Pro Max from the pocket of her minor daughter's jacket and fled the scene of the crime. Based on this fact, the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District initiated a criminal case under Article 205 "Theft" of the Criminal

28.01.2026, 19:31

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In Kyrgyzstan, three individuals wanted by Interpol were detained since the beginning of 2026.

During operational activities conducted since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan detained three individuals who were on the international wanted list. One of the detainees was G. D., a citizen of another country, born in 1979. He was arrested in Bishkek on suspicion of intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegally crossing the border. After his detention, G. D. was handed over to the investigative department of the Internal Affairs

28.01.2026, 19:15

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The wife of the ex-president of South Korea has been sentenced to prison for receiving expensive gifts.

The Central District Court of Seoul sentenced Kim Gon-hee, the wife of Yoon Suk-yeol, to one year and eight months in prison. This was reported by Yonhap. She was found guilty of receiving expensive gifts from members of the religious organization "Unification Church".

28.01.2026, 16:54

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The GNS identified over 13,000 beverages without excise stamps in Bishkek

The employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a raid in Bishkek and discovered a significant amount of excise goods being sold without excise stamps. The press service of the agency reported that during the inspection, about 13,000 units of beverages were found, including alcoholic, energy, and sugary drinks. Reports were drawn up at the scene, and the case materials were sent to law enforcement agencies for further investigation in accordance with local legislation.

28.01.2026, 16:06

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In Bishkek, over 13 thousand unmarked excise beverages have been discovered

During a raid conducted by the Tax Service, a significant batch of excise goods without excise stamps was discovered in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Inspectors checked the sale of sugar-containing, alcoholic, and energy drinks. According to information provided by the Tax Service, the inspection revealed about 13,000 units of products being sold without the necessary excise stamps.

28.01.2026, 16:01

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The bus depot with land in Kara-Balta has been transferred to state ownership

After a prosecutor's inspection, the bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta, covering an area of 1.4 hectares, was transferred to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the Jayil District Prosecutor's Office, in 2004 this social facility and the adjacent land were transferred to private hands in violation of the law.

28.01.2026, 15:54

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"Arms Baron" from Kyrgyzstan to the USA - Commentary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Consultative assistance has been provided The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on recent reports regarding the sentencing of citizen J.S.A., who was detained for arms smuggling. According to the American side, the Kyrgyz citizen was arrested in 2025, and the court's decision on his case was made on January 22 of this year. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that since the arrest of the Kyrgyz citizen, consular institutions promptly established contact

28.01.2026, 15:37

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A group of pickpockets was detained in Bishkek: over 20 stolen phones seized

In Bishkek, the employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department detained a group of people accused of committing pickpocketing at the city's markets. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. The case began to develop after a citizen, A.A., contacted the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department on December 28, 2025. She reported that at the Alamedin market, her underage daughter had her iPhone 12 Pro Max stolen from her jacket pocket.

28.01.2026, 14:51

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The state has regained the bus depot in Kara-Balta

The Jayil District Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection and found that in 2004, a social facility, which is a bus depot on Central Street in Kara-Balta, was transferred to private ownership in violation of the law. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the agency, the area of this social facility is 1.4 hectares, and its market value is estimated at 105.9 million soms. The bus depot has now been fully returned to state ownership.

28.01.2026, 14:18

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Three Foreigners Wanted by Interpol Detained in Bishkek

Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has conducted operational-search activities, resulting in the detention of three foreigners who are on the international wanted list through Interpol. The first to be detained was a citizen of an unidentified country, G. D., born in 1979, who was on the wanted list for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. After his detention, he was transferred to the Investigative Service of the

28.01.2026, 14:15

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Kyrgyzstani Sentenced in the USA for Illegal Arms Export. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the information that appeared in the media regarding the sentence handed down in the USA to a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, J.S.A. According to data provided by American authorities, this citizen was detained by law enforcement agencies in 2025, and on January 22, 2026, the court found him guilty and imposed a prison sentence.

28.01.2026, 13:34

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In the Alai District, a man washed a paint-stained rug in a mountain river. He was fined.

An incident occurred in the Aylai district when a man was fined for washing a mat in a mountain river using paint for advertising purposes. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video of the event surfaced on social media, showing the man pouring paint on the mat and washing it in the river. This action caused significant public outcry. During the investigation, it was

28.01.2026, 13:06

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Three men wanted internationally have been detained in Kyrgyzstan

Since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan have detained three men who were on the international wanted list. This information was published by the press service of the department. According to police data, one of the detainees is a citizen of another country, G.D., born in 1979. His location was established in Bishkek. This individual is wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegally crossing the state border. After his

28.01.2026, 13:02

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An avalanche has descended on the Bishkek-Osh highway

Today, at 12:20 PM, an avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, with a length of approximately 50 meters and a height of up to 2 meters. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Leading specialists of the department noted that traffic on this section has been temporarily suspended.

28.01.2026, 12:27

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In the Kara-Suu District, a man was detained for posting extremist materials on social media.

A forensic linguistic examination of the publications has been conducted In the Kara-Suu district, law enforcement agencies detained a man for posting materials related to extremism on social media. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. The detention was the result of the work of the service responsible for countering extremism and illegal migration in the area. According to the conclusions of the forensic linguistic examination, open publications related to a

28.01.2026, 12:18

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list

Since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan have detained three foreign nationals who were on international wanted lists at the request of Interpol. All detainees have been handed over to local investigative authorities for further proceedings. In Bishkek, a citizen born in 1979 was detained, who was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. He was sent to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs

28.01.2026, 12:12

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Colonel Serik Abiev, retired from the National Security Committee, has passed away.

On January 27, 2024, at the age of 54, Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенович Abiev passed away unexpectedly. This sad news was announced by the press service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. Serik Abiev was born in 1972 and successfully graduated from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn in 1995, receiving a degree in "Law".

28.01.2026, 12:09

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A resident of the Osh region was fined for keeping a red-listed eagle.

Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The confiscated red-listed golden eagle Environmental supervision staff discovered a case of illegal keeping of a golden eagle in the Kara-Kulja district of Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Information about the violation was forwarded to the Osh regional office of the Environmental

28.01.2026, 11:54

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Relative organized a robbery of a pensioner in the Ysyk-Ata district

As a result of operational work by law enforcement agencies in the Issyk-Ata district, three suspects involved in the robbery of a 79-year-old resident of the village of Kotovsky were detained, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the police, the incident occurred on the night of January 25, when unknown assailants broke into the pensioner's house. They beat him, tied his hands and feet, and then openly stole 165,000

28.01.2026, 10:52

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The GKNB detained employees of the Osh administrative court for fictitious employment.

The employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained the head of the office and several responsible workers of the Administrative Court of the Osh region in a case concerning fictitious employment involving so-called "dead souls". According to the agency, court employees, acting in collusion, provided knowingly false information about the employment of non-existent staff. The investigative authorities claim that they were extracting illegal financial benefits in

28.01.2026, 10:50

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Man divorced his wife and was robbed, allegedly by her relative

The incident occurred in the Chuy region, where a man became a victim of robbery for a significant amount. This was reported by the regional department of internal affairs. According to information received by the Issyk-Ata District Internal Affairs Department, on January 25, a man born in 1946, K. A., filed a complaint. He stated that on the night of January 24 to 25, around 00:30, unknown individuals broke into his home, tied his hands and feet, and then beat him. After that, according to the

28.01.2026, 10:26

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Employees of the Administrative Court of Osh Region Detained

According to the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, employees of the Osh Administrative Court are suspected of abusing their official positions. As investigative authorities have revealed, they were involved in document forgery and fictitious employment of so-called "dead souls" within their office.

28.01.2026, 10:17

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The GKNB detained employees of the Administrative Court of the Osh Region (photo, video)

During the inspection at the Administrative Court of the Osh Region, cases of document forgery and the creation of fictitious positions were discovered. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the GKNB, court employees O. N. O., A. u. B., and K. u. B. acted in collusion, providing false information about the employment activities of imaginary workers.

28.01.2026, 10:14

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In Kyrgyzstan, 4 fires were registered in one day

In the last 24 hours, four cases of fire have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agency reports that the fires occurred in the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions — one in each of them.

28.01.2026, 10:11

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The GKNB Found "Dead Souls" in the Administrative Court of the Osh Region

The head of the office and several court employees have been detained. During an inspection at the Administrative Court of the Osh region, cases of document forgery and fictitious employment of citizens were discovered. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB. Law enforcement agencies established that, in order to gain illegal benefits, court employees facilitated the employment of so-called "dead souls." This resulted in significant damage to the state and negatively

28.01.2026, 10:03

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The GKNB detained employees of the Osh region court for fictitious employment

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported cases of abuse of office among employees of the Administrative Court of the Osh Region. This information was published by the GKNB press center. According to available data, court employees developed a scheme for fictitious employment of "dead souls" and forged documents for personal gain.

28.01.2026, 09:31

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In Osh, the author of extremist content publications was detained

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Kara-Suu district, engaged in the fight against extremism and illegal migration, detained a man who was distributing materials banned in Kyrgyzstan through social networks. This was reported by the police press service. An examination conducted by the forensic linguistic service confirmed the presence of publications related to extremist and terrorist activities on the suspect's page, which are prohibited in the country. Photo by the

28.01.2026, 09:26

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the situation surrounding the sentence of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in the USA

Recently, media reports emerged stating that the Federal Court of Brooklyn (New York) sentenced Kyrgyz citizen Sergey Zharnovnikov to three years and three months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to illegally export firearms from the USA, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In connection with this situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an official statement clarifying that this citizen was detained by law enforcement agencies of the United

28.01.2026, 08:53

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A man organized a robbery, believing that his relative's ex-husband had money from the sale of land.

According to information provided on January 28 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, suspects in a robbery have been detained. A report to the police was made by an 80-year-old resident of the village of Kotovsky in the Issyk-Ata district. According to him, on the night of January 25, around 00:30, intruders broke into his home. The elderly man was subjected to violence: he was beaten and tied up. The attackers stole a mobile phone and 165,000 soms

28.01.2026, 08:37

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Suspect in Robbery Detained at Osh Airport

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred on January 9. On that day, a 24-year-old woman approached the city police department. She reported that while leaving the airport building, an acquaintance named Sherzat openly stole her Redmi 5 mobile phone and 11,500 rubles. After registering this fact, a preliminary investigation was initiated. During operational activities, the police identified the suspect, who turned out to be a

27.01.2026, 21:33

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In Chui Region, a dropper was detained in a fraud case

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, on December 30, 2025, a local resident born in 1994 approached the Moscow District Internal Affairs Department. She reported that from December 27 to 29, a group of strangers gained her trust and deceitfully took possession of 152,000 soms, presenting themselves as individuals who could help increase her finances through the Telegram app. Based on this fact, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 209-1 of the Criminal Code

27.01.2026, 20:58

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The Bishkek City Hall responded to Uluqbek Karybek uulu's accusations regarding the school shortage.

The Bishkek City Hall has refuted recent accusations made by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Ulukbek Karybek uulu, who claimed that information about schools in the "Ak-Jar" and "Ak-Bata" districts was distorted. In response to statements made during the parliamentary session on January 26, city hall representatives stated that the deputy's claims mislead both the public and the media. The city hall clarified that, upon the deputy's official request, it provided

27.01.2026, 20:51

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Suspect Detained in Case of Salary Non-Payment at Small Hydroelectric Power Plant Construction

The Department of Internal Affairs of the Moscow District received a collective complaint from a local resident, born in 1989, regarding the non-payment of wages to workers engaged in concrete work on the construction of a small hydropower plant in the Ak-Suu gorge. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the incident occurred on December 26, 2025. The applicant noted that the employer, born in 1993, had been hiring people for concrete work since

27.01.2026, 20:49