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A girl's bag containing 300,000 soms and $2,000 was stolen from a university classroom. A suspect has been detained.

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of Bishkek reported the detention of a person suspected of theft. On December 30, 2025, a young woman contacted law enforcement, stating that on the same day her bag was stolen from a classroom at one of the universities on Ch.Aitmatov Avenue. Inside were 300,000 soms, 2,000 dollars, and an iPhone 15.

05.02.2026, 09:12
A student had about 500,000 soms and an iPhone stolen right in the university classroom
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A student had about 500,000 soms and an iPhone stolen right in the university classroom

In Bishkek, employees of the First May Internal Affairs Department detained a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the local universities, the police press service reported. According to law enforcement information, on December 30, 2025, at 1:45 PM, a student named A.A. reported to the police. She stated that an unknown person entered the classroom located on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue and stole her bag.

05.02.2026, 09:10
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Missing 16-Year-Old Resident of Kant Found in Bishkek

Ulyana Grishchenko, who went missing in the city of Kant, has been found. This information was received from her relatives. According to their statements, law enforcement authorities found the girl near the Osh market. After that, Ulyana was taken to the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs for further clarification of the circumstances.

05.02.2026, 08:59
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SBNON Detained a Criminal Group Involved in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking

The Drug Enforcement Service conducted an operation during which a group of individuals involved in large-scale drug trafficking was detained. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as a result of operational activities, four individuals were arrested: N. u. R., born in 2002, B.Zh.M. (born in 2005), M. u. N., and S. u. B., both born in 2006. These individuals, according to the investigation, were transporting drugs from the Toktogul district

05.02.2026, 07:59
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In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud through the "Lalafo" app has been detained

In the Chuy region, a suspect in a fraud case related to the "Lalafo" application has been detained, according to information provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to reports, on January 30, a 29-year-old citizen named D.T. approached the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Ata district. He reported that on January 19, 2026, an unknown person, pretending to be a buyer through "Lalafo," engaged in correspondence with

04.02.2026, 23:33
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Scammers Forced a Woman to Transfer Over 10 Million Soms by Posing as Employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank

In Bishkek, suspects have been detained in a case of telephone fraud, reported the press service of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Department. On January 29, a woman filed a complaint with the First Mai District Internal Affairs Department. She reported that on January 27, she received calls from unknown individuals who posed as employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. The fraudsters deceived her into believing that money had

04.02.2026, 23:30
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A Guy Wanted by Police Detained at Osh Market

On February 4th in Bishkek, during a patrol of the territory of the Osh market, police officers detained a man suspected of stealing a document, a seal, and a stamp. Officers from the Patrol and Post Service Regiment of the Bishkek City Police Department brought the detainee to the "Osh Bazaars" shopping and entertainment complex. During the verification of his data, it became known that he was wanted by the Tokmok Internal Affairs Department for a crime under Article 381 of the

04.02.2026, 22:53
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Police detained a man who beat his wife while threatening her with a gun

A man accused of cruel treatment of his wife has been detained in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police, on February 1, the woman reported the incident to the police. She stated that on the same day, in her house located in the residential area of Lower Ala-Archa, her husband beat her while threatening her with a firearm.

04.02.2026, 22:40
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Ministry of Internal Affairs: Criminal Group Involved in the Sale of a Large Batch of Drugs Detained

Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted investigative actions, resulting in the detention of four individuals: N.u.R., born in 2002, B.Zh.M., born in 2005, M.u.N., born in 2006, and S.u.B., also born in 2006. They are suspected of transporting drugs from the Toktogul district to Bishkek with the intent to sell them. According to information provided by the SBON, a criminal case has been initiated against the detainees under Article 282 of the Criminal Code,

04.02.2026, 22:24
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In Bishkek, a "Camry" was stolen and sold in the Issyk-Kul region.

On February 4, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District reported the detention of a suspect in a car theft. The incident occurred on December 25, 2025, when a resident of the capital reported to the police about the theft of his "Toyota Camry 35". The car was left parked on Ob'yezdnaya Street near the market.

04.02.2026, 22:20
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In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to liquidate the last 6 settlement colonies.

The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of the process of liquidating the remaining six settlement colonies, which have lost their significance as correctional institutions. This measure is part of a broad reform aimed at simplifying and optimizing the state management system. The liquidation process occurred in stages. In 2025, amendments were made to the legislation, after which the first group of settlement colonies was closed.

04.02.2026, 22:04
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Guys with girls were relaxing at a hotel when strangers burst in and robbed them.

On February 4 in Bishkek, it became known about the detention of a suspect in a robbery, according to information from the press service of the Leninsky District Police Department. The incident occurred on December 8, 2025, when a young man reported to the police. He stated that he and a friend, along with two girls, were relaxing in a hotel on Krasnaya Street. Suddenly, strangers broke into their room, beat him, took his mobile phone, and forced him to transfer 6,700 soms to an electronic

04.02.2026, 21:48
In Bishkek, suspects detained in a case of fraud amounting to 10.6 million soms
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In Bishkek, suspects detained in a case of fraud amounting to 10.6 million soms

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies have detained a group of individuals suspected of large-scale fraud. The damage caused to one of the victims amounted to 10.6 million soms. According to information from the Interior Ministry of the First Mai district of Bishkek, on January 29, a woman named L. T. reported the incident to them. During the investigation, it was revealed that on January 27, she received calls from unknown individuals claiming to be employees of the State

04.02.2026, 20:30
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of a Toyota Camry has been detained

The suspect in the theft of a Toyota Camry was detained in Bishkek. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District, the incident occurred on December 25, when E. U. filed a report of theft. According to him, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, unknown individuals took possession of his car, which was parked on Ob'yezdnaya Street near one of the markets. Based on this fact, the investigative department of the Department of Internal Affairs of the

04.02.2026, 20:17
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In the mountains of Naryn, 186 sheep fell into a 50-meter cliff and died — locals helped the shepherd with compensation for the loss

In the Naryn region, 30-year-old Baibolot Kamchybek uulu from the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district was able to fully cover the losses for the sheep that died in the incident. According to local residents, Baibolot was herding 820 sheep belonging to 14 owners in the Kara-Too area. On January 2, 2026, around 16:00, the sheep were frightened by dogs and, as a result of the panic, 186 heads fell into a ravine about 50 meters deep and approximately 100 meters long.

04.02.2026, 20:10
Threatened with a gun and beat his wife. A 57-year-old man was detained in Bishkek.
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Threatened with a gun and beat his wife. A 57-year-old man was detained in Bishkek.

On February 1, a woman named K. O. approached the Sverdlovsk District Police Department in Bishkek with a statement that her husband had threatened her with a firearm and inflicted bodily harm. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the same day in the Lower Ala-Archa area. The man, while in his home, used physical force against his wife and threatened her with a weapon.

04.02.2026, 20:03
In the village of Luxembourg, suspects in apartment fraud have been detained
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In the village of Luxembourg, suspects in apartment fraud have been detained

Recent events in the Chuy region are related to the detention of suspects in a large-scale fraud case. These individuals illegally obtained ownership of an apartment and then sold it to third parties. According to information provided by the police department of the Issyk-Ata district, on June 21, 2025, a citizen identified as Sh. V., born in 1981 and a resident of the village of Luxembourg, reported to the police. The investigation established that at the end of January of the same year, I.

04.02.2026, 20:03
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Measures taken against the developer in Bishkek for violations of safety regulations

According to information provided by the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, inspections are being conducted on the instruction of the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaeva. Inspectors from the Bishkek City Administration are monitoring compliance with construction regulations in the capital. During an inspection at the site located at: 50a Jayyla Baatyra Street, it was found that the developer had installed a concrete pump on the pedestrian

04.02.2026, 19:51
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In the Ysyk-Ata District, a suspect in internet fraud through Lalafo has been detained.

In the Issyk-Ata district, a man suspected of fraudulent activities through the Lalafo platform has been detained. The total amount of losses amounted to 435,000 soms. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district, on January 30, D. T., born in 1994, reported a crime to the police. It was established that on January 19, an unknown perpetrator, posing as a buyer, contacted the victim through an internet application and, taking advantage of his

04.02.2026, 19:30
Fires in Australia: Over 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames
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Fires in Australia: Over 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames

Image from the internet. Forest fires in Australia In January of this year, devastating forest fires occurred in the Australian state of Victoria, resulting in farmers losing over 40 thousand heads of livestock. The area affected by the flames exceeded 110 thousand hectares, local media reported, citing data from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). According to the federation's information, the damage to the agricultural sector is estimated at more than 20 million Australian dollars.

04.02.2026, 19:21
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Suspect in Hotel Robbery Detained in Bishkek

In the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, a statement from K. T. regarding a robbery that occurred in a hotel on Krasnaya Street has been registered. According to the police, the incident took place on December 8, 2025. The victim reported that he was in a rented room with a friend and two girls when strangers entered the premises. He was attacked, during which his mobile phone, an iPhone 11 Pro, wristwatch, and cash were stolen. Additionally, the robbers forced him to

04.02.2026, 19:18