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In Bishkek, a "security officer" from the Pervomaisky District caught for drunk driving for the second time

In Bishkek, a "law enforcement officer" from the Pervomaisky district has been detained for the second time for driving under the influence On February 2, press service inspector of the DPSM, Nadirbek Jusupov, reported that the law is the same for everyone, commenting on the case of a driver who was caught by patrol officers for driving while intoxicated again.

03.02.2026, 11:38
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In the Talas Region, the Deputy Prosecutor was detained

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), S. K. O., the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the Talas region, has been detained. He is accused of extorting a bribe. Currently, S. K. O. has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the SCNS, and investigative actions are being conducted to uncover other possible instances of illegal activities, as well as to determine the involvement of other officials.

03.02.2026, 11:35
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The GKNB detained 20 people for illegal missionary activities of a non-traditional religious movement in Jalal-Abad.

In the city of Manas, illegal missionary activities organized by followers of the religious movement "Furkan" were halted. This movement, which opposes secular policies, actively promotes Sharia law. Information about the events was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). As a result of operational actions, 20 people were detained, including 6 foreigners.

03.02.2026, 11:30
In Talas, the Deputy Prosecutor has been detained for extortion of a bribe
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In Talas, the Deputy Prosecutor has been detained for extortion of a bribe

In the Talas region, a case of extortion of a bribe was uncovered, involving the deputy prosecutor known by the initials S.K.O. This has become part of a broader fight against corruption in law enforcement agencies. According to information from the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), S.K.O., abusing his official position, extorted money from convicts who were under probation or fines. In exchange for 2,000 US dollars, he threatened to file an appeal against the court sentence, which

03.02.2026, 11:27
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A fake strongman in a "Camry" drove into oncoming traffic and complained about a patrol officer on "Bakhy Bayke" from UPSM

In Bishkek, a man was detained for impersonating a law enforcement officer, who attempted to resolve a conflict with patrol officers by contacting a certain "Bakha Baike" from the UPSM, according to information provided by the "Safari" movement to the AKIpress editorial office. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM on January 31, when the patrol stopped a Toyota Camry with the license plate B7777S for violating traffic rules — it was driving in the opposite lane.

03.02.2026, 11:25
In Kara-Suu, a man suspected of murdering his own brother has been detained
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In Kara-Suu, a man suspected of murdering his own brother has been detained

A tragic incident occurred in the Kara-Suu district, resulting in the detention of a man accused of murdering his older brother. This was reported by the press service of the Osh regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 1, 45-year-old J.A. and his 35-year-old younger brother J.K. were returning from a celebration when a quarrel escalated into a physical fight. Photo from the Osh police department According to preliminary data, while under the influence of

03.02.2026, 11:24
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In Bishkek courts, over 2,700 criminal cases were considered in 2025

In 2025, the district courts of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, reviewed 2,705 criminal cases involving 3,493 individuals. This was reported in an interview with the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" by Erlan Bekbolotov, Senior Prosecutor of the Bishkek City Prosecutor's Office. According to information from the prosecutor's office, the number of cases increased by 197 compared to the previous year. Prosecutors actively acted as state prosecutors at all stages of

03.02.2026, 11:22
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The State National Security Committee returned the territory of the Osh Passenger Transport Enterprise to the state.

On February 3, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of illegal privatization of the territory of the Osh Passenger Transport Enterprise (PATP-1). According to information provided by the special services, in the early 2000s, the former director of this enterprise unlawfully appropriated the territory, dividing it into several plots, which were then registered in the names of people close to him.

03.02.2026, 11:17
The GKNB uncovered a corruption scheme involving an excavator at Issyk-Kul
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The GKNB uncovered a corruption scheme involving an excavator at Issyk-Kul

The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the detention of an official from the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region, who is suspected of corrupt activities and embezzlement of state property. According to the security service, O.S.M., while serving as the head of water management in the Ak-Suu district, illegally rented out a service excavator to private individuals from 2018 to 2025, allowing him to appropriate the funds received. It was found that the income from

03.02.2026, 11:10
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"Kyrgyz woman detained in Iraq on suspicion of theft deported to her homeland, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs"

On December 26, A.B. Jenalieva, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was detained in Iraq on charges of theft, was deported back to her homeland. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Information about the detention of the Kyrgyz woman, D.A.B., born on December 26, 1987, who worked in a beauty salon, appeared on Kyrgyz social media on November 7, 2025. She was detained in Iraq on suspicion of committing theft. This news quickly spread across the internet.

03.02.2026, 11:04
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Man sold someone else's "Mercedes" to third parties. The police detained him.

The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chuy Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. On November 18, 2025, a man filed a complaint about a crime at the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow District. According to him, on October 27, 2025, a certain citizen named A. took his "Mercedes-Benz 124," valued at 250,000 soms, under the pretext of purchasing it and disappeared. This situation was recorded, and based on the information provided, a

03.02.2026, 10:41
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained extortionists who demanded 7 million soms from a man under the pretext of debts of his deceased son.

Employees of the Main Department of Criminal Investigation and the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained two suspects in extortion — K.N., born in 2005, and T.H., born in 2001. They were caught in the act while receiving part of the demanded amount. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a citizen named J.Z. approached the police for help. He reported that unknown individuals, introducing themselves as "Hamza" and

03.02.2026, 10:35
Deputy Prosecutor in Talas Caught Red-Handed While Receiving 140,000 Som
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Deputy Prosecutor in Talas Caught Red-Handed While Receiving 140,000 Som

A deputy prosecutor of the district has been detained in Talas on suspicion of extorting a bribe. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the investigation, the accused abused his official position by exerting pressure on convicted individuals who were on probation and fines, systematically demanding $2,000 from them.

03.02.2026, 10:30
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Police detained the head of the "Driver Training Center" for publications on the topic of closing private driving schools.

On January 27, during monitoring of social networks and internet resources, police officers discovered on the Instagram page belonging to meder.tagaibekovich materials that could undermine trust in the authorities of Kyrgyzstan and exacerbate the socio-political situation. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. The police found that users were leaving comments under these publications containing calls and statements that could lead to the destabilization

03.02.2026, 10:27
The group supplying phone scammers with accounts and SIM cards was detained in Kyrgyzstan.
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The group supplying phone scammers with accounts and SIM cards was detained in Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, a large scheme that assisted international telephone scammers has been disrupted. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency, the group was engaged in the mass activation of accounts in the messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, as well as on the Lalafo platform, using SIM cards belonging to local operators. In addition, they organized the purchase of bank cards from citizens through so-called

03.02.2026, 10:11
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In Tokmok, owners of service, trade, and catering establishments were issued warnings regarding the state language

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, owners of various service, trade, and public catering establishments received notifications regarding the necessity to comply with legislation concerning the state language. According to information from the city hall, work has been initiated to ensure the implementation of the Constitutional Law "On the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic." The aim of these activities is not only to increase the use of the state language in everyday life but

03.02.2026, 10:10
Three Four-Year-Old Children Drowned in Sokuluk District
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Three Four-Year-Old Children Drowned in Sokuluk District

In the village of Zhany-Pakhta, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a tragedy occurred: three four-year-old children drowned on February 2. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, reports 24.kg. According to preliminary data, the children fell through the ice of a local body of water. The bodies of the little ones were retrieved by local residents and handed over to law enforcement agencies. Photo Turmush All the children died

03.02.2026, 10:10
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Nipah Virus at the Borders of Kyrgyzstan: Passengers from India Undergo Enhanced Screening

In order to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus in Kyrgyzstan, additional sanitary and quarantine control measures have been implemented. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of the country. At Manas Airport, enhanced preventive measures are currently being carried out, especially concerning passengers arriving from India, where cases of the disease have been registered.

03.02.2026, 09:51
Three children drowned in a canal in the Sokuluk district
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Three children drowned in a canal in the Sokuluk district

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reports a tragic incident in the Sokuluk district, where three small children drowned. According to the police, on February 2, a report was received at the Sokuluk district police department that three children had fallen into a canal located in the village of Maiskaya in the Zhana-Pakhtinsky ayil okmotu. A forensic investigative group immediately went to the scene and registered the incident. Upon arrival, the officers found that all

03.02.2026, 09:46
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The state has returned a parcel of the passenger transport enterprise (photo, video)

According to the information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), an illegal seizure of the territory of PATP-1 was recorded in Osh. The investigation established that in the early 2000s, the former head of this enterprise illegally privatized its land, after which he divided the plot into several parts and transferred them into the ownership of his acquaintances.

03.02.2026, 09:43