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Police officers of the Uzgen ROVD "set up" a minor with wealthy men and blackmailed them, - GKNB

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on the identified facts of offenses committed by employees of the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs on February 6. The investigation established that the senior police officer, Captain of Police Z.U.A., together with juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.U.A., developed a scheme of extortion. Within the framework of this scheme, they forced the minor T.A.U., born in 2008, to engage in intimate relations with

06.02.2026, 11:05
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In Manas, a group of young people brutally beat a man right on the street

A video has surfaced on social media capturing a brutal fight in Manas, where several young people are beating one man on the street. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred in the MTU area on the night of February 5 to 6. The recording clearly shows the attackers delivering numerous blows to the man who is on the ground. Information about the victim's condition, as well as additional details of the incident, have not yet been officially announced. At the time of

06.02.2026, 11:03
Intimacy for Blackmail. Police Officers Used a 16-Year-Old Girl for Extortion
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Intimacy for Blackmail. Police Officers Used a 16-Year-Old Girl for Extortion

In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, police officers have been detained on suspicion of committing criminal acts against a minor. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The investigation revealed that the senior district inspector and his colleagues in juvenile affairs had pre-arranged and coerced a 16-year-old girl into participating in intimate acts with various men. After that, they staged a "detention" and began extorting

06.02.2026, 11:02
The GKNB revealed details of the "wolves in uniform" case in Uzgen
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The GKNB revealed details of the "wolves in uniform" case in Uzgen

In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, law enforcement officers, known as "werewolves in uniform," were detained for involving a minor in sexual acts. This became known through the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the agency, the senior district police officer of the Uzgen district, Z.u.A., together with juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.u.A., created a criminal scheme. They extorted money by coercing the minor T.A.U., born in 2008, into

06.02.2026, 10:53
They Coerced a Minor into Intimate Acts. Police Officers Detained
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They Coerced a Minor into Intimate Acts. Police Officers Detained

According to information provided by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Uzgen district created a scheme of extortion, involving a minor born in 2008 in intimate relationships with men. This crime involved the senior police officer, Captain of Police Z.u.A., as well as juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.u.A. They introduced the girl to wealthy men and conducted fake arrests, after which, using psychological

06.02.2026, 10:53
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Kyrgyzstani Illegal Immigrant Detained in the USA for Fatal Car Accident

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of four people. This information was posted on the official ICE website. According to available data, the detainee was B.B., born in 1995, who illegally crossed the U.S. border using the CBP One app to obtain a commercial driver's license in Pennsylvania.

06.02.2026, 10:53
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Missing Kant resident found dead in Bishkek

Beishenbek Asyrankulov, who had been wanted for 25 days, was found dead in the Karagachevaya Grove in Bishkek. This was reported by his relatives, as conveyed by 24.kg. The cause of his death has not yet been established. A forensic examination is expected to provide an answer to this question and determine the cause of his demise.

06.02.2026, 10:52
Director of "Suzak Tazalyk Komu" Detained in Land Fraud Case
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Director of "Suzak Tazalyk Komu" Detained in Land Fraud Case

According to the press service of the GKNB, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Komu," M.I., was arrested along with a citizen, S.N. They are suspected of the illegal sale of land plots. It has become known that M.I. acted in collusion with an accomplice, under the pretext of helping to obtain land for individual housing construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka in the Suzak district. Using forged resolutions from the ayil okmotu, they sold land plots to

06.02.2026, 10:48
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A resident of Nooken was arrested for a month for evading alimony payments.

In the Nooken district, enforcement officers of the General Prosecutor's Office made the decision to detain a man who had been ignoring a court order to pay child support for an extended period. According to representatives of the Enforcement Service, during the time he evaded his obligations, the debtor accumulated a significant debt of 351,224 soms. Despite the measures taken and explanations provided, he continued to avoid payments.

06.02.2026, 10:32
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In Bishkek, the "Arsenal" raid took place. Citizens are urged to voluntarily surrender their weapons.

From February 4 to 5, police officers in Bishkek conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal," as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department on February 6. During the raid, law enforcement agencies discovered cases of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. As a result, two citizens decided to voluntarily surrender two units of firearms to the police.

06.02.2026, 10:21
In Kyrgyzstan, a large scheme of illegal land sales in the Suzak district has been thwarted.
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In Kyrgyzstan, a large scheme of illegal land sales in the Suzak district has been thwarted.

The head of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" has been detained A special operation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan in the Jalal-Abad region led to the dismantling of a corruption scheme related to the illegal sale of land plots for individual housing construction (IHC). During the investigation, it was revealed that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome," M.I., in collusion with an accomplice

06.02.2026, 10:18
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Recidivist formed a drug gang that distributed "chars" - SBNON

According to the press service of the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on February 6, the trafficking of large volumes of drugs of Afghan origin, linked to an organized crime group, was stopped. On January 17, during operational activities, DCS officers conducted a search of a vehicle driven by 35-year-old A.A.K. Inside the car, hashish known as "chars" was discovered. As a result of the operation, two individuals were arrested: 31-year-old T.J.J., who

06.02.2026, 09:59
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The head of the municipal enterprise was detained in a case of illegal land sales.

In the Suzak district, a scheme for the illegal sale of land has been uncovered. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" M. I. and his partner S. N. used forged documents to sell plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of Blagoveshchenka, selling them for prices ranging from 700,000 to 1.5 million soms.

06.02.2026, 09:57
Kyrgyzstani Man Detained in the USA, Accused of a Car Accident with Four Fatalities in Indiana
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Kyrgyzstani Man Detained in the USA, Accused of a Car Accident with Four Fatalities in Indiana

In Indiana, Bekzhan Beishekeev, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a traffic accident that claimed the lives of four people. The incident occurred on February 3, when the truck driven by Beishekeev crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a van, according to a police report. This was reported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a result of this tragedy, the Aiker family perished: 50-year-old Henry, 25-year-old Menno,

06.02.2026, 09:48
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Members of the Organized Crime Group Detained for the Sale of Afghan-Origin Drugs

In Bishkek, the activities of an organized crime group involved in the sale of drugs produced in Afghanistan have been halted. This was reported by the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 17, as a result of operational actions during a search of the vehicle of citizen A.A.K., born in 1988, narcotic substances were found — hashish (chars) of Afghan origin.

06.02.2026, 09:43
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In Suzak, lands were sold for 700,000 to 1.5 million soms through fake resolutions of the village government, - GKNB

On February 6, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of a scheme for the illegal sale of land in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the investigation, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Komu," M.I., together with S.N., used forged decisions from the local government to deceitfully sell plots of land for individual housing construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka. The prices for

06.02.2026, 09:30
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GKNB: The "Hizb ut-Tahrir" Cell Operated Under the Guise of Sewing and Tailoring Courses

According to the investigation, the activists of the cell lured young women by offering them training in tailoring and sewing, during which they subtly instilled the ideology of this extremist organization. The leaders of the group actively used closed Telegram channels to disseminate banned literature and discuss the idea of creating a caliphate on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

06.02.2026, 09:15
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In Nooken, members of the women's cell of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been detained

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Nooken district, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) detained members of the women's cell of the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." It has been reported that during counter-terrorism operations, active members of the women's wing of this organization were identified, who, under the pretext of teaching sewing and tailoring, were attracting young girls. In the course of their activities, they attempted to

06.02.2026, 09:04
In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been thwarted
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In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been thwarted

As a result of investigative and operational activities, it was established that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" M.I. in collusion with S.N. under the guise of assisting in the allocation of land plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of Blagoveshchenka in the Suzak district, used fake resolutions of the ayil okmotu to sell the plots. Prices ranged from 700,000 to 1.5 million soms per plot. In addition, to legalize these illegal

06.02.2026, 08:53
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In Nooken, a women's sewing school was used for recruitment into "Hizb ut-Tahrir"

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Nooken district, activists of the women's wing of the religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been identified, reports the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The investigation established that the girls were invited to sewing training, during which the ideas of this organization were subtly instilled in them. According to information from the GKNB, the group's leaders actively participated in

06.02.2026, 08:44
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In Bishkek, a hidden "mini-hotel" was discovered in a high-rise building based on purchased apartments.

On February 6, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Sverdlovsk District reported on the conduct of a preventive operation called "Den" in Bishkek. During the raid, a multi-story building located at 63 Ibraimov Street was checked. It turned out that in one of the entrances, most of the apartments belong to a single owner who uses them as short-term rentals.

06.02.2026, 08:00
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Kyrgyz Celebrities Sound the Alarm Over Fraudsters

Famous artists and bloggers from Kyrgyzstan have urged citizens to be cautious to avoid falling into the traps of cybercriminals. According to the information provided by them, 20-30 people in Bishkek suffer daily from the actions of internet fraudsters. Their appeal emphasizes that cybercrimes are not limited solely to financial losses but also negatively impact family budgets, parents' pensions, and children's futures.

06.02.2026, 07:56
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The former president of Nagorno-Karabakh has been sentenced to life in prison.

The military court in Baku has sentenced members of the military-political leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were arrested in the fall of 2023, as reported by Meduza. Araik Arutyunyan, who served as the president of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic from May 2020 until September 1, 2023, received a life sentence, which fully meets the prosecution's demands. Similar sentences were handed down to former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, his deputy David Manukyan, and

05.02.2026, 20:21
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The Kyrgyzstani accused of large-scale fraud has been extradited from Georgia

A Kyrgyzstani with the initials S. T., accused of large-scale fraud, has been extradited to his homeland from Georgia. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. Upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, S. T. was placed in a pre-trial detention center, where criminal prosecution will continue in accordance with the law.

05.02.2026, 18:30
Extradited from Georgia, a Kyrgyz citizen accused of large-scale fraud
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Extradited from Georgia, a Kyrgyz citizen accused of large-scale fraud

A wanted citizen S.T. has returned to Kyrgyzstan, who is accused of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the country's General Prosecutor's Office. The extradition was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the relevant authorities of Georgia.

05.02.2026, 17:57
A Kyrgyzstani was extradited from Georgia
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A Kyrgyzstani was extradited from Georgia

Thanks to the joint efforts of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the relevant authorities of Georgia, a citizen identified as S.T. was returned to the country, who is accused of large-scale fraud. According to the supervisory agency, upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, the suspect was placed in a pre-trial detention center, where criminal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law.

05.02.2026, 17:45
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Preventive Measures Conducted Among Foreign Workers at Construction Sites in Sokuluk

In the Sokuluk district, law enforcement officers conducted a series of preventive measures at construction sites where foreign citizens are employed. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. The aim of these activities was to maintain public order and tranquility among citizens. Police visited the construction sites and held explanatory conversations with foreign workers.

05.02.2026, 17:11
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A Suspect in Large-Scale Fraud Extradited from Georgia to Kyrgyzstan

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, S.T., was extradited from Georgia on charges of committing large-scale fraud. According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, after the extradition, S.T. was placed in a detention center for further criminal prosecution in accordance with the law.

05.02.2026, 17:09
A handbag with an iPhone, 2 thousand dollars, and 300 thousand soms was stolen at one of the universities in Bishkek.
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A handbag with an iPhone, 2 thousand dollars, and 300 thousand soms was stolen at one of the universities in Bishkek.

The incident occurred at an educational institution A person suspected of a significant theft has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. On December 30, 2025, a young woman filed a complaint with law enforcement. She reported that on the same day, at one of the universities located on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, her handbag was stolen from a classroom. Inside were 300 thousand soms, 2 thousand dollars, and an iPhone 15.

05.02.2026, 16:49
The export of an ancient meteorite worth 323 million rubles was halted in Russia
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The export of an ancient meteorite worth 323 million rubles was halted in Russia

Photo kp_ru. Ancient meteorite "Aletai" In the port of St. Petersburg, customs officials prevented an attempt to export a unique cosmic object from Russia. The meteorite, weighing over 2 tons, was presented as a garden decoration, according to reports from Russian media. According to available information, the perpetrators tried to disguise the artifact by securing it to a metal base and wrapping it in wooden panels. However, during the inspection, the inspectors noticed suspicious

05.02.2026, 15:59
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In Kyrgyzstan, there were 4,429 incidents in a year: 313 people died

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, in 2025, 14 emergencies were registered, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. The total damage from these events amounted to 60.2 million soms. Compared to 2024, the consequences of emergencies have significantly decreased. However, as the data showed, the number of domestic and man-made incidents not classified as major emergencies has increased. In 2025, the country recorded 4,429 such incidents, which is 16% more compared to

05.02.2026, 15:05
In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained

Police officers in Bishkek have arrested a man suspected of a series of property thefts from cars, as reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. On January 31, a citizen named J.A. approached the First May District Police Department, reporting the theft of a bag containing 8,000 soms from his BMW X5, which was parked on Panfilov Street. The criminals managed to escape with the stolen items.

05.02.2026, 14:31
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At the intersection of Chuy and Fuchik, a motorcycle caught fire, patrol officers extinguished the blaze.

On February 5, around 1:00 PM, a motorcycle caught fire at the corner of Chuy Avenue and Fuchik Street in Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). According to available data, the patrol officers immediately responded to the call and arrived at the scene of the incident. The service employees took measures to extinguish the fire and ensured safety on the road, as well as assisted emergency services while waiting for the firefighters to

05.02.2026, 14:29
Suspect in Apartment Burglary Detained in Bishkek
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Suspect in Apartment Burglary Detained in Bishkek

According to representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on the night of January 16, 2026, at 02:00, an unidentified man broke into a house on Sadyrbaev Street by forcing open the front door, taking advantage of the absence of the owners. He stole construction tools and two televisions, after which he fled the scene.

05.02.2026, 14:22
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A man broke the window of a BMW X5 and stole a briefcase, then got into an electric bus and drove away.

The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital reported the detention of a suspect involved in a series of car thefts. On January 31, a man approached the police department of the Pervomaisky district to report a theft. He stated that on the same day, a briefcase containing 8000 soms was stolen from a BMW X5 parked in a lot on Panfilov Street.

05.02.2026, 13:57
In Kok-Moynok, a nighttime fire has been extinguished: yurts and trade kiosks burned down
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In Kok-Moynok, a nighttime fire has been extinguished: yurts and trade kiosks burned down

On the night of February 4, a fire broke out in the village of Kok-Moynok-2, which is part of the city of Balakchy. The fire ignited on the roadside, where dry grass caught fire. Emergency services reported that the fire was extinguished by 01:05. According to preliminary information, the area affected by the fire was about 2 hectares. As a result of the incident, four yurts and two metal trade kiosks located along the road were burned down.

05.02.2026, 12:48
In the USA, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted since 2023 has been detained
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In the USA, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted since 2023 has been detained

The detention was carried out at the request of Interpol The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reported the detention in the USA of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, known by the initials Ы.М., who was on international wanted list. This detention became possible due to the "red notice" issued by Interpol in 2023 based on charges of large-scale fraud. The investigation claims that the detainee, in collaboration with a high-ranking manager of an oil refinery, organized the embezzlement of more

05.02.2026, 12:33
A 19-Year-Old Girl Was Stabbed Near Bishkek on the Bypass Road
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A 19-Year-Old Girl Was Stabbed Near Bishkek on the Bypass Road

The detained suspect attempted to commit suicide. A woman was found murdered on the Bypass Road in the vicinity of Bishkek, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. The suspect, who was detained, made an attempt to take his own life. Information about the discovery of the body was received by law enforcement agencies on February 4 at 23:04. The investigative-operational group of the First May District Internal Affairs Department promptly arrived at the scene, where they confirmed

05.02.2026, 12:15
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A student had her bag with 300,000 soms and $2,000 stolen right at the university. A suspect has been detained.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the city's educational institutions has been detained as a result of operational actions. The incident took place on December 30, 2025, when a student reported to the police about the disappearance of her bag at the university on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. Her bag contained 300,000 soms, $2,000, and an iPhone 15.

05.02.2026, 12:12
In the USA, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained
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In the USA, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained

Today in Illinois, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Y.M., born in 1979, was detained. The operation was carried out by the staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this citizen had been on international wanted list since 2023 based on an Interpol "red notice." He is accused of large-scale fraud.

05.02.2026, 11:39
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In Kyrgyzstan, 18 fires were registered in a day

Over the past 24 hours, 18 fires have occurred in Kyrgyzstan, for the extinguishing of which 26 fire brigades were mobilized. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) on February 5. The most active situation was observed in the Jalal-Abad and Chui regions, where 4 fires occurred in each. In the Issyk-Kul region and Bishkek, 3 cases were registered, in the city of Osh — 2, and in the Batken and Osh regions — one each.

05.02.2026, 11:37