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Women's Masks and Wigs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs Detained Members of an Organized Crime Group for a Series of Robberies of Stores and Offices

On March 4, law enforcement officials reported the dismantling of an organized crime group consisting of 15 members, who had previously encountered legal issues. According to the agency, all detainees were registered as active members of the organized crime group and had been repeatedly held criminally liable. It has been established that they were involved in major thefts and robberies across the country.

04.03.2026, 11:38
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Man Took Deposit Money When Renting Out Apartment and Disappeared. Suspect in Fraud Detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement authorities have detained a man suspected of fraud, according to information provided by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Oktobrskiy district. A citizen named R.U. reported to the police that on February 8, 2026, he became a victim of a scammer. The applicant found an advertisement for renting an apartment on the "Lalafo" platform and subsequently transferred 12,000 soms as a deposit. This amount was transferred through the payment system

04.03.2026, 11:36
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In Kyrgyzstan, 7 fires were registered in one day

During one day in Kyrgyzstan, there were 7 cases of fires, for the elimination of which 7 fire brigades were involved, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on March 4. Of all the registered fires, 4 occurred in the Osh region, while one each occurred in the Jalal-Abad, Chui, and Batken regions.

04.03.2026, 11:29
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"Auto Search" in Bishkek: Police Check Cars and Look for Stolen Vehicles

From March 3 to 5, 2026, the operation "Auto Search" is taking place in Bishkek, initiated by the employees of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. The main goal of the event is to prevent car thefts. According to the press service of the internal affairs department, as part of the operation, police are checking vehicles that may be related to crimes, as well as identifying potential locations where stolen vehicles may be hidden. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures

04.03.2026, 11:21
In Kyrgyzstan, organized crime group members disguised themselves as women and robbed stores and offices. They were apprehended.
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In Kyrgyzstan, organized crime group members disguised themselves as women and robbed stores and offices. They were apprehended.

In Kyrgyzstan, an organized crime group consisting of 15 individuals has been detained for disguising themselves as women to commit robberies in stores and offices. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The detainees are suspected of organizing a series of armed robberies and thefts in the country. The group members used silicone masks with women's faces and wigs to avoid recognition by witnesses.

04.03.2026, 10:32
Disruption of Activities of a Resilient Organized Criminal Group
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Disruption of Activities of a Resilient Organized Criminal Group

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a large operation during which the activities of an organized criminal group consisting of 15 members, previously convicted and under operational surveillance as active members of the organized crime group, were halted. The detainees are suspected of committing a number of large-scale thefts and armed robberies in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In particular, the crimes are related to thefts from administrative buildings, retail outlets,

04.03.2026, 09:48
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In Bishkek, a driver was fined for driving on the sidewalk

In Bishkek, there was an incident where a driver was driving on the sidewalk, causing inconvenience for pedestrians. This was reported by the Municipal Security Department. According to information from law enforcement, a protocol was drawn up against the driver for this violation. The official statement emphasizes: "The sidewalk is intended exclusively for pedestrians, and such actions are unacceptable, violating existing legal norms."

04.03.2026, 09:48
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The driver drove onto the sidewalk and drove among pedestrians - he was detained

The Patrol Police officers recorded a serious violation of traffic rules related to a vehicle driving onto the sidewalk. The driver, moving in an area designated exclusively for pedestrians, created dangerous conditions for passersby. According to the Patrol Police Service, a report on the violation was drawn up against the offender. The vehicle was moving in a zone where vehicle traffic is strictly prohibited.

04.03.2026, 09:41
In Kyzyl-Kiya, suspects in hashish sales have been detained
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In Kyzyl-Kiya, suspects in hashish sales have been detained

Two individuals suspected of drug trafficking were arrested in Kyzyl-Kiya, located in the Batken region. This information was provided by the regional internal affairs department. During an operation called "Den," law enforcement was able to halt the activities of a criminal group involved in the sale of hashish.

03.03.2026, 21:45
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In Kyrgyzstan, the import of electrical goods worth more than 5 million soms has been intercepted

At the checkpoint "Ak-Zhol," an attempt to import electrical goods worth over 5 million soms was stopped. This was reported by the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the provided data, at the goods accounting point located at the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint on the border with Kazakhstan, two vehicles were found transporting Dyson products without the necessary accompanying documents.

03.03.2026, 21:25
In Kyzyl-Kyye, two suspects were detained as part of the operation "Den."
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In Kyzyl-Kyye, two suspects were detained as part of the operation "Den."

They are suspected of illegal drug trafficking. From March 2 to 7, a special operation was conducted in the Batken region, during which the activities of a criminal group engaged in the distribution of hashish were halted. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. As a result of the operation 'Den', two local residents were detained in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya — 21-year-old A.B. and 22-year-old D.A. Criminal proceedings

03.03.2026, 21:14
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In Kyzyl-Kyya, two suspects were detained as part of the operation "Priton"

According to the information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the detainees are suspected of illegal drug trafficking. As a result of the operation "Den", the activities of a criminal group engaged in the sale of hashish in the region have been halted. Now the suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and investigative actions in the case are ongoing.

03.03.2026, 20:17
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In Bishkek, drug dealers with 50 doses of synthetic drugs were detained

In Bishkek, police officers detained two young men suspected of distributing synthetic drugs through stash spots. They seized 50 packets of the prohibited substance. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital, the Drug Control Service received operational information that unknown individuals were engaged in the sale of synthetic drugs through hiding places in the territory of the Pervomaisky district.

03.03.2026, 19:48
Red Crescent: 787 people died in Iran due to strikes by the USA and Israel
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Red Crescent: 787 people died in Iran due to strikes by the USA and Israel

Recent strikes carried out by Israel and the United States on Iran have claimed the lives of 787 people, according to the Iranian Red Crescent organization. Details are outlined in a report by Al Jazeera. According to information from Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA), among the dead are 742 civilians, including 176 children.

03.03.2026, 18:09
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Members of a Criminal Group Detained in Kyzyl-Kyya

In the Batken region, facts of ideological influence from organized criminal groups have been identified. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available information, certain citizens of the country are connected to organized criminal groups that engage in serious crimes and extortion, threatening physical harm to finance their activities.

03.03.2026, 17:54
In Talas, a weapons cache was found
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In Talas, a weapons cache was found

During recent events in Talas, law enforcement officials discovered a cache of firearms. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The seized weapons include: two smoothbore shotguns of calibers 12 and 16 (with shortened barrels); three small-caliber rifled rifles; two traumatic pistols of the PM model; one noise grenade; 71 cartridges of caliber 5.45 and 26 cartridges of caliber 7.62. Photo by the press service of

03.03.2026, 17:53
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Suspect in 46 Million Som Fraud Extradited from Azerbaijan

T. D. has been extradited from Baku to Kyrgyzstan, where he was wanted for large-scale fraud. This information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. The suspect was brought to the country under the protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and placed in a pre-trial detention center for subsequent prosecution.

03.03.2026, 17:49
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Attempt to Smuggle One Hundred Dyson Hairdryers and Curling Irons into Kyrgyzstan

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported the seizure of a batch of electrical appliances valued at over 5 million soms. The information was provided by the agency's press service. At the customs checkpoint "Ak-Jol," located on the border with Kazakhstan, two vehicles were found transporting 44 hair dryers and 66 curling irons of the Dyson brand without the necessary accompanying documents.

03.03.2026, 17:49
In Talas, a cache of firearms and ammunition has been discovered
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In Talas, a cache of firearms and ammunition has been discovered

An investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the storage of weapons. Employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted investigative and operational activities, during which a cache of firearms was discovered in Talas. This information was provided by the press service of the security agency. During the inspection, the following types of weapons were seized:

03.03.2026, 17:30
A cache of firearms and ammunition discovered in Talas
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A cache of firearms and ammunition discovered in Talas

Photo by GKNB. A weapons cache found in Talas During operational activities conducted in Talas, GKNB specialists discovered a cache of firearms and ammunition. This information was provided by the press center of GKNB. As a result of the inspection, the following items were seized:

03.03.2026, 17:17
From Azerbaijan to the Kyrgyz Republic, a fraudster who stole 46 million soms has been extradited.
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From Azerbaijan to the Kyrgyz Republic, a fraudster who stole 46 million soms has been extradited.

The Kyrgyz Republic has extradited T.D., a citizen accused of committing large-scale fraud. This was reported by the country's General Prosecutor's Office. According to the supervisory authority, T.D. was detained in Baku, where he had been on the run. After all necessary formalities, he was brought to Kyrgyzstan under the escort of Ministry of Internal Affairs officials. He is currently being held in a pre-trial detention center, where he will be held accountable for his actions.

03.03.2026, 16:51
Sold a car for an organized crime group and committed robbery: GKNB detained members of the gang
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Sold a car for an organized crime group and committed robbery: GKNB detained members of the gang

Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted an operation aimed at identifying and suppressing the influence of organized crime groups. During the event, a number of individuals were detained, who are believed to have connections with the Djengo group. According to the agency's information, individuals supporting the ideology of this criminal structure were identified in Kyzyl-Kiya. The investigation established that on December 26, 2025, the detainees committed

03.03.2026, 16:44
In Bishkek, teenagers who were drug couriers with 50 doses of synthetic drugs have been detained.
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In Bishkek, teenagers who were drug couriers with 50 doses of synthetic drugs have been detained.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, detained two minors who were selling synthetic drugs using a stash system in the Pervomaisky district. After receiving information from operatives, law enforcement agencies conducted a raid as part of the preventive operation "Den." As a result, they observed the moment when the teenagers were placing stashes and detained A.B., born in

03.03.2026, 16:42
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In the GKNB, a report was made on the detention of four "followers of the ideology of the criminal world"

In the Batken region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained four men suspected of participating in organized criminal groups and committing serious crimes, including extortion with threats of violence. This information was released in a press statement from the agency. The investigation revealed that in the city of Kyzyl-Kiy, a group of followers of U. I., a notorious member of an organized crime group under the control of "ABD TOR," is actively

03.03.2026, 16:36
IAEA confirmed damage at the uranium enrichment plant in Iran
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IAEA confirmed damage at the uranium enrichment plant in Iran

According to reports from the press service of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), damage has been recorded at the Iranian underground uranium enrichment plant located in Natanz. However, the report emphasizes that no radiological consequences are expected. Satellite image: underground uranium enrichment plant in Natanz

03.03.2026, 16:35
"Drug Dealers Detained in Bishkek"
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"Drug Dealers Detained in Bishkek"

During the operation, 50 packages of synthetic drugs were seized. According to information received by the Drug Control Service of the Bishkek City Police Department, individuals engaged in the sale of synthetic drugs through stash spots were identified in the Pervomaisky district. As a result of operational-search activities carried out as part of the preventive campaign "Den", two teenagers were detained: A.B., born in 2006, and A.T., born in 2007. During the investigative actions,

03.03.2026, 16:30
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Over 400 homeless children identified in Kyrgyzstan in a year

Last year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted about 1,500 raids aimed at identifying minors in difficult life circumstances. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmanbetov at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on law and order. According to him, during these activities, about 13,000 children were discovered. Of these, 433 children were homeless, 311 were engaged in begging, and 7 teenagers were detained for consuming alcoholic beverages.

03.03.2026, 16:04
Drunk Repeat Offender Driver Detained in Bishkek: He Had Already Been Stripped of His License
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Drunk Repeat Offender Driver Detained in Bishkek: He Had Already Been Stripped of His License

A driver who already had experience of being deprived of his license for driving under the influence was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD) of the city. According to police data, the incident occurred on March 3 around 00:30, when police officers stopped a Kia Carnival vehicle. The driver, a man, showed noticeable signs of intoxication. He also refused to provide documents upon the request of

03.03.2026, 15:32
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GKNB: A cell linked to the organized crime group "Dzhengo" has been neutralized in the Batken region.

On March 3, the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the suppression of ideological activities of organized criminal groups in the Batken region. According to the investigation, a cell linked to a member of the organized criminal group U.I., who is registered with "ABD TOR" as a participant in the group of Kadyra Dosonov ("Dzhengo"), was identified in Kyzyl-Kyia. It is reported that on December 26, 2025, this cell committed a robbery against

03.03.2026, 15:29
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The deputy proposes to close the anti-cinema due to drug distribution.

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to labor, health, women's issues, and social matters, deputy Zhyldyz Egemberdieva proposed closing all anti-cinemas. She justified her proposal by stating that young people in such establishments engage in the use and distribution of drugs. According to the deputy, many students work in anti-cinemas and after their shifts, they go there, using movie watching as a pretext for consuming narcotic and synthetic substances.

03.03.2026, 14:37
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Media: Stand-up Comedian Alexey Shcherbakov Left Without Concerts in Russia

Alexey Shcherbakov, one of the most famous stand-up comedians in Russia, has found himself in a difficult situation: his tour schedule has lost all concerts in the country, and a planned performance in Moscow, for which almost all tickets were sold, was unexpectedly canceled. This information was spread by the Telegram channel Mash. According to the public's data, Shcherbakov had a performance scheduled at the "Moscow" concert hall in early April. However, despite the high

03.03.2026, 14:15
Poet Askhat Zhetigen reported torture in the colony after a complaint to the ombudsman
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Poet Askhat Zhetigen reported torture in the colony after a complaint to the ombudsman

Photo from the internet. Askat Zhetigen Poet Askat Zhetigen has made a statement about cruel treatment and threats in colony No. 27. He reported that he began to face pressure after informing the ombudsman’s commission about corruption and other violations in the prison. A letter addressed to his lawyer, Nurbek Akbar, was published by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. In his address, Zhetigen emphasized the need for protection and widespread publicity of what is happening,

03.03.2026, 14:14
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In Bishkek, a driver stripped of his license has been detained again for driving drunk.

In the capital city, around 00:30, UPMSM employees noticed a Kia Carnival vehicle, the driver of which was clearly in a state of alcohol intoxication. According to information from the press service of law enforcement agencies, the man refused to present his documents at the request of the police. After that, he was taken to a narcological institution, where a medical examination confirmed the presence of alcohol in his system.

03.03.2026, 13:48
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"Nan ursun — I didn't drive." A drunk driver was shown a video that he was behind the wheel.

In Bishkek, a driver was once again detained for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, as reported by the press service inspector of the Department of Public Safety, Nadyrbek Jusupov, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". The incident occurred on March 3 at around 00:30 in the Jal microdistrict on Kurchatov Street, where patrol officers stopped a "KIA Carnival" vehicle. During their interaction with the driver, the police officers suspected that

03.03.2026, 13:16
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In January, elderly Kyrgyz citizens most often became victims of fraud and theft.

According to information provided by the General Prosecutor's Office and published by the National Statistical Committee, 105 crimes affecting elderly people were registered in January. Of the total number of cases, 38.1% were fraudulent actions, 26.7% were thefts, 7.6% were cases of intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual wallets, and SIM cards to third parties, and 5.7% were cattle thefts.

03.03.2026, 11:59
In Bishkek, a driver illegally parked, cursed at a police officer, and drove him on the hood.
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In Bishkek, a driver illegally parked, cursed at a police officer, and drove him on the hood.

The driver "took" the officer for a ride on the hood of his car A driver was detained in Bishkek for illegally leaving his vehicle in a prohibited area. During an attempt to clarify the circumstances of the offense, the violator ran over a municipal police officer. This incident was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to law enforcement information, on February 27, 2026, at around 16:58, illegal parking was observed at the intersection of M. Frunze and

03.03.2026, 11:07
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In Bishkek, a man was found with a particularly large batch of hashish

Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in the sale of drugs in significant volumes. The operation took place on February 13 in Bishkek, where law enforcement conducted a search at the residence of A.u.N., born in 1991. As a result, over 4 kilograms of hashish, packed in bags, were discovered.

03.03.2026, 10:40
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FSB banned a Kyrgyz citizen from entering Russia, but he illegally returned and committed theft

A criminal case against a 34-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan has been sent to court in Russia, as reported by the Murmansk region prosecutor's office on March 2. The man is accused of violating Article 322, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which pertains to the illegal crossing of the state border by a foreign citizen or a stateless person if their entry into the country is prohibited.

03.03.2026, 10:32
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Escalation in the Middle East. SCO Issues a Statement

In light of the current situation surrounding the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has issued an official statement. In the document, it is noted that "the member states of the SCO express deep concern regarding the current events in the Middle East, including military strikes directed against Iran.

03.03.2026, 10:30