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In "Ak-Orgo," a man was detained after a video featuring profanity and aggression.

On January 27, 2026, a video appeared on Instagram capturing an incident in the "Ak-Orgo" neighborhood on Chamgarak Street. In the footage, a man exhibits aggressive behavior and uses foul language towards another man, which disrupts public order. In connection with this incident, information was recorded in the electronic journal of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. During the investigation, a suspect was identified — T. A., born in 1987, who was detained

28.01.2026, 20:05
In Kyrgyzstan, three individuals wanted by Interpol were detained since the beginning of 2026.
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In Kyrgyzstan, three individuals wanted by Interpol were detained since the beginning of 2026.

Since the beginning of the new year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has detained three citizens who were on international wanted lists. The first was 44-year-old G. D., who was arrested in Bishkek. He was wanted on charges of intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. After his arrest, he was taken to the investigative department of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs in the capital. The second detainee was 35-year-old

28.01.2026, 18:53
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The Federal Tax Service identified about 13,000 units of excise goods without excise stamps.

- During an inspection conducted by the employees of the State Tax Service, it was found that there were about 13,000 units of alcoholic, energy, and sugar-containing beverages without excise stamps, the press service of the STS reported. At the scene, appropriate reports were drawn up, and the collected materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for further legal analysis in accordance with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

28.01.2026, 16:33
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The GNS identified over 13,000 drinks without excise stamps in Bishkek

As part of tax control raids, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded the sale of excise goods in Bishkek without excise stamps. This was reported in the agency's press release. During the inspection, about 13,000 units of various beverages were discovered, including alcoholic, sugary, and energy drinks, which lacked excise stamps.

28.01.2026, 16:27
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In Chui Region, a car crashed into a horse: The car is wrecked

In the Chui region, on the road leading to the village of Dөң-Aryk, a passenger car hit a horse and was damaged. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by eyewitnesses. According to them, the accident occurred today, January 28. The press service of the Department of Road Safety of the Interior Ministry of the Chui region stated that the circumstances of the incident are being clarified. The press service of the regional police reported that today, January 28, at approximately 4:00 PM,

28.01.2026, 15:55
The bus depot with a land plot in Kara-Balta has been transferred to state ownership.
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The bus depot with a land plot in Kara-Balta has been transferred to state ownership.

As a result of a prosecutor's inspection, the bus depot, located on a territory of 1.4 hectares, was transferred to state ownership. This became known from a statement by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the inspection conducted by the Jayil District Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that in 2004 this social facility (the bus depot) on Central Street in Kara-Balta was illegally transferred to private hands along with the adjacent land.

28.01.2026, 15:52
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In Bishkek, over 13 thousand unmarked excise beverages discovered

During a tax raid in Bishkek, employees of the Tax Service discovered a significant batch of excise goods lacking excise stamps. The inspection was conducted at points of sale for sugar-containing, energy, and alcoholic beverages. According to the agency, inspectors found about 13,000 units of products that were offered for sale without the necessary excise stamps. Relevant protocols were drawn up on-site, and the materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for further investigation

28.01.2026, 15:15
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The state has returned the bus depot in Kara-Balta

The Jayil District Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection, during which it was revealed that in 2004, there was a violation of legislation when a social facility, a bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta, was transferred into private ownership. This information was made public by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the prosecutor's office, the total area of the returned bus depot is 1.4 hectares, and its market value is 105.9 million

28.01.2026, 14:43
A group of pickpockets detained in Bishkek: more than 20 stolen phones seized
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A group of pickpockets detained in Bishkek: more than 20 stolen phones seized

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek detained a group of suspects connected to a series of pickpocketing incidents occurring in the city's markets. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. The investigation began after a citizen, A.A., approached the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department on December 28, 2025. She reported that unknown individuals had stolen an iPhone 12 Pro Max from her daughter's jacket pocket at the

28.01.2026, 14:08
Three Foreigners Wanted by Interpol Detained in Bishkek
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Three Foreigners Wanted by Interpol Detained in Bishkek

Since the beginning of 2026, as a result of operational actions by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, three individuals who were on international wanted lists through Interpol have been detained in Bishkek. One of the detainees is a citizen named G. D., born in 1979. He was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and for illegally crossing the border. After his arrest, he was handed over to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of

28.01.2026, 14:05
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Kyrgyzstani Sentenced in the USA for Illegal Arms Export. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on reports that appeared in the media regarding the sentencing of a citizen of the country, J.S.A., in the United States. According to information received from American authorities, the citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained in 2025, and on January 22, 2026, the court issued a guilty verdict, imposing a prison sentence.

28.01.2026, 13:37
Three men wanted internationally have been detained in Kyrgyzstan
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Three men wanted internationally have been detained in Kyrgyzstan

Since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have conducted operations that resulted in the detention of three men who were wanted internationally. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Among those detained was a citizen of another country, born in 1979, known by the initials G.D. His location was established in Bishkek. The man was wanted for serious crimes, including intentional harm to

28.01.2026, 13:16
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has detained three foreign nationals who were wanted through Interpol since the beginning of 2026. All detainees were taken to local investigative authorities. In Bishkek, a citizen born in 1979 was arrested, who was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegally crossing the border. He was handed over to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District.

28.01.2026, 13:03
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An avalanche has occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway

Today at 12:20, an avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, reaching 50 meters in length and up to 2 meters in height. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, vehicle traffic in this area has been temporarily suspended.

28.01.2026, 12:41
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In the Alai District, a man washed a mat in a mountain river. He was fined.

In the Alay district, an incident attracted public attention: a man known as B.u.B. washed a mat in a mountain river using paint as part of an advertising campaign. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video surfaced on social media, in which the man demonstrated this process. This incident caused significant public outcry. During the inspection, it

28.01.2026, 12:14
A resident of the Osh region was fined for keeping a red-listed golden eagle
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A resident of the Osh region was fined for keeping a red-listed golden eagle

Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The confiscated red-listed golden eagle In the Kara-Kulja district of Kyrgyzstan, inspectors from the environmental protection service discovered a case of illegal keeping of a golden eagle, listed in the Red Book. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision. On January 27, information about this violation was received by the

28.01.2026, 12:00
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Man divorced his wife and was robbed, allegedly by her relative

The incident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, where a man was robbed of a significant amount of money. This was reported by the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement, on January 25, a 77-year-old man, K. A., approached the local police station. He stated that on the night of January 24 to 25, around 00:30, unknown individuals broke into his house, tied him up, and beat him. According to the victim, the robbers took 165,000 soms and a mobile

28.01.2026, 11:12