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Employees of the GSIN and the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained for extortion

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of employees from the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) and law enforcement agencies suspected of fraud. According to information from the GKNB, in collaboration with the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of the GSIN and the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), it was established that officials from the GSIN and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek

03.02.2026, 17:02
Promised to help with the pardon. Police officer and GSN employee detained
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Promised to help with the pardon. Police officer and GSN employee detained

Having promised assistance, they took the money but did not fulfill their obligations. According to information from the GKNB, as a result of the operation, an employee of the IU-16 GSIN and a worker from the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were detained. As reported by sources, the detention was part of an investigation into a criminal case of fraud. The names of the detainees are "Zh.D.", representing IU-16 GSIN, and

03.02.2026, 16:43
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The GKNB detained a prison employee from facility No. 16 and a police officer on suspicion of fraud.

On February 3, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects in a fraud case. As a result of joint efforts by GKNB employees, the Internal Investigations Department of the State Penitentiary Service, and the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it was established that the perpetrators were an employee of IK-16, J.D., and a police officer from the First May District Department of Internal Affairs, T.N.

03.02.2026, 16:35
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A man who evaded alimony payments was sentenced to 2 years in prison

According to information provided by the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, a man who was evading alimony payments has been sentenced to two years of imprisonment. It was established that based on the decision of the Batken District Court dated July 3, 2017, the debtor named J.u.S. was obliged to pay 1/4 of his income to J.k.S. from April 24, 2017, until the child reaches the age of 18. Despite receiving notification of the court decision, he did not fulfill his

03.02.2026, 16:26
Man Who Was Caught in an Avalanche on the Jailoo in Kara-Kuldja Has Died
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Man Who Was Caught in an Avalanche on the Jailoo in Kara-Kuldja Has Died

Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Search for the missing man Rescuers in the Kara-Kuldja district of the Osh region found the body of a 37-year-old man who went missing after an avalanche at the jailoo of Julgur. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident occurred on January 31, when a group of local hunters ascended to the jailoo. At that moment, a snow avalanche happened, and one of the hunters was caught

03.02.2026, 16:06
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In the Toktogul District, in 70% of cases of road accidents on the highway, it is impossible to find the owners of cattle, - akim

In Kyrgyzstan, according to the akim of the Toktogul district, Askat Asanov, in 60-70% of cases where accidents occur on roads due to livestock entering the roadway, it turns out to be impossible to identify the owner of the animals. This statement was made at a meeting of the working group dedicated to road safety, which took place at the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region. Asanov noted that animal owners and veterinarians need to be more attentive to the process of

03.02.2026, 16:02
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Suspects in Cattle Theft Detained in Aktsy

In Aksy, individuals suspected of cattle theft have been detained, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information from the local police, on January 27, 2026, a resident of the village of Kum, A.N., born in 1968, approached the Aksy District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that between October 10 and 30, 2025, his cow, valued at approximately 120,000 soms, had gone missing. The man requested assistance in identifying the

03.02.2026, 15:47
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In Osh Region, rescuers are searching for a man caught in a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, local rescue services are searching for a 37-year-old man who became a victim of an avalanche on the "Zhulgur" pasture. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 126 people are currently involved in the operation. Specialized equipment is being used to clear the roads to improve access to the incident site. The incident occurred on January 31, and it is worth noting that the Ministry of Emergency Situations

03.02.2026, 15:38
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Large-scale searches in Kara-Kuldja: a man is being searched for under a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kuldja area, located in the Osh region, search operations are ongoing. A 37-year-old local resident has been missing since January 31, having become a victim of a snow avalanche on the Jylgur pasture. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on February 3, rescuers from the Osh region, as well as employees of the Republican Separate Rescue Unit, including 12 rescuers with a drone, are participating in the search.

03.02.2026, 15:22
The State National Security Committee detained a prison employee and a police officer
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The State National Security Committee detained a prison employee and a police officer

The employee of colony No. 16 and a police officer from the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek have become suspects in fraudulent activities, according to information provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the agency, they promised to help resolve the issue of granting clemency to one of the prisoners. “By gaining the trust of the prisoner in correctional facility No. 1, they received a significant sum of money from December 2024 to April

03.02.2026, 15:03
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The court arrested the akim of the Bakai-Atyn district

The court extended the detention period for the akim of the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. As reported by Turmush, the Talas City Court reviewed the case materials regarding the preventive measure against the akim of the Bakai-Ata district A.B.M. on February 3, 2026. He has been charged under Article 337, Part 3 ("Abuse of official position resulting in serious harm through negligence") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. A preventive measure in the form of detention

03.02.2026, 14:31
30 hectares of land in Karakol transferred to state ownership
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30 hectares of land in Karakol transferred to state ownership

The State Commission for Combating Corruption (GKNB) reported the return of 30 hectares of land in Karakol to state ownership, which had previously been illegally privatized. These plots were located within the territory of JEMISH JSC and were distributed among the company's shareholders and employees. All the land is situated in the Masančy area to the northwest of Karakol, and their return was made possible thanks to the efforts of law enforcement agencies.

03.02.2026, 14:02
In Karakol, 30 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state for a new residential area
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In Karakol, 30 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state for a new residential area

In the city of Karakol, 30 hectares of agricultural land have been returned to state ownership. The mentioned plots are located in the Masančy area, northwest of the city, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). During the investigation, it was revealed that these lands had been illegally removed from the assets of JSC "Zhemish" and distributed among the shareholders and employees of the company. After conducting operational investigative

03.02.2026, 13:57
Confidential data of 15 million users from Uzbekistan leaked online
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Confidential data of 15 million users from Uzbekistan leaked online

As a result of a massive leak affecting various government institutions, confidential data of over 15 million citizens of Uzbekistan has become available online. According to information posted on the Reddit platform, the leak occurred due to the compromise of the central authentication server used to provide access to various government and private resources. Data from the main OAuth server of the electronic government system (E-Gov), which serves as a trusted center for numerous users,

03.02.2026, 13:07
In the Osh Region, one of the brothers died after a quarrel.
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In the Osh Region, one of the brothers died after a quarrel.

In the Kara-Suu district, a fight occurred between two brothers after a celebration. As a result, one of them died, reports the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to the investigation, the incident took place on February 1. After the celebration in the Kara-Suu district, 42-year-old Zh. A. from the Jalal-Abad region quarreled with his younger brother, 32-year-old Zh. K. While in a state of intoxication, the younger brother inflicted a fatal stab wound to the older brother, who died

03.02.2026, 12:49
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In the Talas District, a driver was fined for driving a car without a license.

On the evening of January 29, a case was recorded in the Talas region where a citizen was driving a car without a license. This information was provided to the Traffic Safety Department of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to law enforcement agencies, the driver was fined 15,000 soms, and his Audi car was impounded.

03.02.2026, 12:43
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The GKNB detained one of the leaders of the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region.

O. S. M., the head of one of the departments of the water management authority of the Issyk-Kul region, has been detained, according to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). It was also revealed during the investigation that the excavator, which was frequently used without permission by third parties, is now in a non-working condition. The expert assessment established that its market value is 800,000 soms, while the total damage caused to the

03.02.2026, 12:24
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In the village of Kozhomkul, Sokuluk District, a two-story house is on fire.

In Kozhomkul, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a fire is occurring in a two-story residential building. This information was provided by local residents to a Turmush correspondent. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, additional forces from the Sokuluk district unit No. 23 were dispatched to the scene at 10:57. A total of 2 units are participating in extinguishing the fire.

03.02.2026, 11:59
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The State Committee for National Security Warned About the Increase in the Number of Phone Scammers in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a significant increase in cases of telephone fraud. Criminals, posing as representatives of government agencies, banks, or law enforcement, attempt to gain access to citizens' personal data and money, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the agency, the criminals use modern technologies to spoof numbers and exert psychological pressure on their victims. They report suspicious transactions with bank

03.02.2026, 11:52
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The GKNB conducted searches in the homes of 18 members of the religious extremist organization "Yakin Inkar"

On January 22, searches were conducted in the Issyk-Kul region at the residences of 18 members of the religious extremist group "Yakin Inkar" as part of a criminal case that has been initiated. According to the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), during the searches at the homes of the suspects, various extremist religious literature was found, as well as mobile phones, which were seized as evidence.

03.02.2026, 11:47
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The GKNB detained the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts of the Talas region.

On February 3, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the Talas region, who is suspected of extorting a bribe. The investigation suggests that S.K.O., using his official position, pressured convicted individuals who were sentenced to probation or fines, demanding $2000. Otherwise, he threatened to file an appeal against the court sentence with the aim of changing the punishment to

03.02.2026, 11:43