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A citizen of Kazakhstan detained in a case involving the import of synthetic drugs

As a result of a pre-trial investigation related to a crime under Article 282 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, a channel for the supply of synthetic drugs to the Kyrgyz Republic has been blocked, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). At the moment, the detained individual has been placed in the GKNB detention center. Additional investigative measures are being conducted to identify the organizers of this drug channel.

10.02.2026, 18:39
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Deputy Chairmen of the State Committee for National Security Removed from Office

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a decree under which several deputy chairmen of the State Committee for National Security have been relieved of their duties. This document comes into effect upon its publication. According to the decree, the following individuals have been relieved of their positions: Kurvanbek Avazov — First Deputy Chairman of the SCNS; Daniel Rysaliev — Deputy Chairman of the SCNS and Director of the Cybersecurity Coordination Center; Elizar Smanov — Deputy

10.02.2026, 18:28
A Hidden Pawnshop with High Interest Rates Discovered in Manas
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A Hidden Pawnshop with High Interest Rates Discovered in Manas

In Manas, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has put an end to illegal usury practices. During the investigation, A.E.S. was detained, suspected of organizing a "black pawnshop" in her home, where she issued loans at astronomical interest rates exceeding 150% per year. According to the investigation, the woman provided loans secured by both movable and immovable property, including jewelry. There was a recorded case where a client, Sh.K.U., borrowed 1 million soms and

10.02.2026, 18:10
In Bishkek, a Kazakhstani national was detained with 5 kg of synthetic drugs
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In Bishkek, a Kazakhstani national was detained with 5 kg of synthetic drugs

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), on February 8, 2026, a citizen of Kazakhstan was detained, who was found to have 5 kilograms of the synthetic drug "Alpha-PVP." This detention was the result of investigative and operational activities related to the pre-trial proceedings under Article 282, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.

10.02.2026, 17:37
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"Cyber Fraud - The Plague of the 21st Century." The Head of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate Named the Risk Groups

The head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek, Ulan Berdibaev, urges citizens to be extremely cautious when communicating with unfamiliar phone numbers. Berdibaev emphasized that such calls may come from cybercriminals posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Committee for National Security, or the National Bank with the aim of deceiving and extorting large sums of money.

10.02.2026, 17:29
In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud has been detained. He deceived and took a BMW X5.
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In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud has been detained. He deceived and took a BMW X5.

A suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. According to the agency, a citizen named K.A. filed a written statement requesting action against unfamiliar individuals who took possession of his BMW X5, valued at $25,000, in July 2025.

10.02.2026, 17:27
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Car with tenth graders overturned: Two of them died after being thrown out of the cabin.

In the Naryn region, in the Kochkor district, an accident occurred that claimed the lives of two schoolchildren. This information was provided by the Kochkor district internal affairs department, which reported that on February 7 at around 03:00, a traffic accident happened on the Kara-Suu—Kara-Küngöy road. Three 10th-grade students from N. Jündübaeva school were in the car "Kia K5": E.D., Ö.K., and A.K. They stole the car while their parents were in the city at that time.

09.02.2026, 21:07
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In the spring of 2020, the leader of the organized crime group demanded 6.5 million soms from the residents. Their acquaintance took advantage of the situation.

The Supreme Court examined a criminal case involving a man who used his connections with criminal elements to extort money from residents of Osh. According to information presented in the State Register of Judicial Acts, in the spring of 2020, Mukhtar [name changed M.M.M.] was aware that his acquaintance and fellow villager Ikrom, along with a friend, were being pressured by the leader of an organized crime group from the southern part of the country and his closest associates,

09.02.2026, 18:38
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In the Naryn region, two schoolchildren died as a result of a traffic accident

In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, a tragedy occurred on the night of February 8, when two 10th-grade students from the Ninkan Zhundubaeva Secondary School died as a result of a traffic accident. This information was provided to the Kabar agency by the local division of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety. Azizbek Ablabek uulu, head of the district department of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety, reported that one of the teenagers was driving a Kia car, which also

09.02.2026, 18:20
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The ski resort "Kashkulak" commented on the incident involving a visitor

On February 8, 2026, an incident occurred at the "Kashkulak" ski resort, resulting in injuries to one of the visitors. At 19:40, a report of the incident was received at the base's medical point, and a medical worker immediately went to the scene. A private ambulance was also called. After providing first aid, it was decided to send the injured woman to meet the ambulance. Accompanied by doctors and relatives, the girl was transported to a specialized medical facility for further

09.02.2026, 18:19
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"I'm indifferent to your opinion": in Bishkek, a Corvette driver had a confrontation with the police

Today in Bishkek, around 14:00, patrol officers stopped a Corvette due to an incorrectly installed state license plate. This was reported by the Patrol Police Department. According to the information, the driver of the car displayed aggression, using foul language, and responded to the officers: "I don't care about your opinion." He did not respond to the lawful demands to calm down and attempted to evade responsibility. As a result, the offender was taken to GOM-6 for further

09.02.2026, 18:08
In Talas, a company was fined 200,000 soms for violations of technical regulations
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In Talas, a company was fined 200,000 soms for violations of technical regulations

Serious violations were discovered in the construction process of a new shopping center and hotel in the Talas region. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the information, inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted unscheduled inspections at the sites located at: Turdalieva Street, 183a. Photo by the Ministry of Construction At the construction site, discrepancies with safety requirements were identified, and technical regulations

09.02.2026, 17:50
The GKNB detained two officials from the architecture department of Osh.
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The GKNB detained two officials from the architecture department of Osh.

According to the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, officials accused of systematic violations in the field of urban planning have been detained. They are involved in the construction of facilities that do not meet standards. During the investigation, it was revealed that design organizations and construction companies used false data in the project and estimate documentation regarding the provision of parking spaces for residents. Based on this data, residential complex

09.02.2026, 16:52
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about fake videos impersonating government officials.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reports the emergence of fake videos on social networks. These videos, created using artificial intelligence technologies, impersonate the addresses of leaders of state and law enforcement agencies. They promise citizens "an income of 60,000 to 150,000 soms per week" through some investment platform. In the ministry, they emphasize that the mentioned videos have no relation to actual statements by officials and are completely

09.02.2026, 16:50