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The GKNB detained a district police officer of Osh for "protection" of labor migrants

On January 23, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer on suspicion of committing an official crime. According to the investigation, police lieutenant U.O.Sh., who works in the GOM-3 of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs, exerted pressure on foreign citizens working in the city. Aware that the migrants lacked the necessary permits, he demanded monthly payments ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms for

23.01.2026, 08:56
In an accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman was killed and three others were injured.
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In an accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman was killed and three others were injured.

A serious accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Preliminary data indicates that the driver of the Hyundai Solaris lost control, which led to the vehicle leaving the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of the incident, one woman was killed, and two women and a minor girl sustained injuries. Three employees from the Issyk-Ata district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were

23.01.2026, 08:35
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In the village of Maevka, the police are clearing the streets of illegal fuel trade.

In the village of Maevka, located in Bishkek, on January 23, employees of the Public Security Service of the GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District conducted an operation aimed at curbing illegal trade in petroleum products (PP). During the raid on Molodaya Gvardiya Street, several points where such activities were taking place were identified. Some sellers were selling gasoline from cars using plastic bottles.

23.01.2026, 08:35
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Promised to "open the way." A resident of Bishkek gave scammers half a million soms on Instagram.

In Bishkek, on January 14, 2026, a woman named M.N. reported to the Department of Internal Affairs of the October District about a fraud case. She stated that she had become a victim of criminals who used Instagram to take her money. From the account bella_gadane.kg, the fraudsters promised to "open a path" for her and extorted 523,366 soms through a mobile application. After receiving the funds, they blocked her account and ceased communication. Based on her statement, a criminal

23.01.2026, 08:35
In Bishkek, a "clairvoyant" was detained: stole 523,000 soms through Instagram
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In Bishkek, a "clairvoyant" was detained: stole 523,000 soms through Instagram

In Bishkek, employees of the Oktyabrsky district detained a woman suspected of large-scale cyber fraud. This information was received from the district police department. On January 14, a local resident named M.N. reported to the police that she had become a victim of fraudsters operating through the account bella_gadane.kg on Instagram. The perpetrators, having gained her trust, promised to help her "open a path," after which they convinced the woman to transfer 523,366 soms to them

23.01.2026, 08:30
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The GKNB detained officials in the case of land distribution for recreation areas (photos, videos)

The State Committee for National Security reported the detection of serious violations by the akim of the Bakai-Ata district and other officials. As a result of the conducted activities, several officials were detained. According to the press service of the GKNB, the provision of land plots was carried out without the necessary procedures, such as the calculation and payment of forest losses, the absence of a positive conclusion from the state ecological expertise, as well as without

23.01.2026, 08:29
In Talas, the akim was detained for the illegal felling of 475 poplars and multi-million damage
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In Talas, the akim was detained for the illegal felling of 475 poplars and multi-million damage

Several officials have been detained in the Talas region on suspicion of illegal land transfers and logging of forest resources. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security. According to information from the agency, the akim of the Bakay-Ata district, A.B.M., and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Z., acted in collusion from 2022 to 2023, illegally transferring plots of land from the State Forest Fund for the construction of recreational facilities. These plots were

23.01.2026, 08:21
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"Hyundai Solaris veered off the road and crashed into a tree. A woman and a girl died, two others were hospitalized."

On the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the 36th kilometer and not far from the village of Krasnaya Rechka, an accident occurred involving a Hyundai Solaris car. The driver lost control of the situation, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and crashing into a tree. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, one woman died at the scene of the accident, while two women and a girl were injured. The identification of the victims is currently ongoing.

23.01.2026, 08:13
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In Uzbekistan, a girl had 1.4 kilograms of hair removed from her stomach

In the Kashkadarya region, a 20-year-old girl sought medical attention complaining of severe pain in the upper part of her abdomen, as well as bloating, nausea, and vomiting. During a medical examination and subsequent surgery, doctors discovered a massive hairball in her stomach weighing 1.4 kilograms, reports Podrobno.uz. This is the second time the girl has visited the hospital with similar symptoms; she was under outpatient care. During the operation, the medical team successfully removed

22.01.2026, 21:20
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Death of an infant in the Uzgen district: police have appointed an examination

The death of a two-month-old infant in Uzgen is under investigation, reported the regional department of internal affairs of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 21, the Uzgen police department received a report from a local hospital about the death of a child who was born on November 11, 2025. The cause of death was a severe condition caused by anemia. A fact has been registered, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated, during which witnesses to the

22.01.2026, 18:56
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The guy whose body was found in a burned car near the village of Spartak has been buried.

In the Panfilov district, in the village of Telman, the funeral of a young man took place, whose body was found in a burned car in a desolate area near the village of Spartak. According to relatives, the farewell to the 25-year-old man took place on January 22, 2025, in his hometown of Telman, where his father resides. The deceased is survived by his mother and younger sister.

22.01.2026, 18:52
In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted
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In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted

In the Bazar-Korgon district, an attempt to bribe a police officer was thwarted. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the department, a citizen with the initials S. I. offered the investigator a monetary reward of 100,000 soms to avoid criminal liability in a case that was under review. Based on this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 345, concerning bribery, of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

22.01.2026, 17:51
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In the Bazar-Korgon District, an attempt was made to bribe an employee of the internal affairs authorities.

In the Bazar-Korgon district, an attempt to bribe a law enforcement officer was thwarted, reports the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information, police officers stopped an attempt to give a bribe. It has been established that a citizen with the initials S.I. tried to evade criminal liability in a case that is currently under review by offering a bribe to an investigator in order to prevent the initiation of a criminal case.

22.01.2026, 17:50
Family of 87-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Claims She Was Deceived and Her Home Taken Away
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Family of 87-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Claims She Was Deceived and Her Home Taken Away

Svetlana Prokofyeva, 87, suffers from dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. According to her family, she became a victim of fraudsters, which is linked to the inaction of law enforcement agencies and inconsistent court decisions. Andrey Storozhev, Svetlana's son-in-law, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, asking them to intervene in the situation that led to the woman losing her home. Memory Issues After

22.01.2026, 17:15
In the Issyk-Kul Region, two residents rescued after being stranded in the mountains in a car
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, two residents rescued after being stranded in the mountains in a car

Two people who found themselves in a difficult situation in the mountains of the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region were successfully rescued. This information was provided by representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred when their car broke down on the Koy-Bel road, near the village of Korgondu-Bulak. Freezing, they decided to call for help by dialing the emergency service number 112. Photo

22.01.2026, 16:24
The guy was turned into a homeless person, deprived of his apartment in the center. A police officer is involved in the case.
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The guy was turned into a homeless person, deprived of his apartment in the center. A police officer is involved in the case.

Elena Chasova, a resident of Bishkek, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media to share how she recognized her classmate who had become homeless. According to her, the young man lost not only his apartment in the center of Bishkek but also his health. Elena decided to help him by arranging for him to stay in a shelter and also initiated a criminal case against the police officer who became one of the figures in the case. She noted that Rysbek, who often visited her son, began to raise

22.01.2026, 15:57
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The State Committee for National Security detained an employee of "Bishkektrans" while receiving a bribe of 1 million soms.

On January 19, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) caught an employee of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" red-handed while attempting to receive a bribe of 1 million soms. This incident occurred as part of the work of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the state committee, some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise

22.01.2026, 15:41
A Bishkek City Hall employee was detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms.
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A Bishkek City Hall employee was detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms.

On January 19, Monday, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of an employee of "Bishkek City Transport." The man was arrested while receiving an illegal amount totaling one million soms. According to available information, some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly extorted 10% of the value of tenders, creating artificial obstacles and delaying the financing process for completed work.

22.01.2026, 15:35
In Bishkek, pickpockets were detained for stealing nearly 700,000 soms in a minibus.
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In Bishkek, pickpockets were detained for stealing nearly 700,000 soms in a minibus.

Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital detained two suspects in organizing a major theft. The details of the incident were announced by the press service of the department. On January 8, a woman named E.B. contacted the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, reporting that during her trip on route taxi No. 161, her wallet containing 595,000 soms, 400 dollars, and a set of jewelry worth 100,000 soms was stolen from her bag.

22.01.2026, 15:20
City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms
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City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms

A worker of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is subordinate to the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital's mayoralty, has been detained. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention occurred while receiving a bribe of one million soms. The GKNB also noted that some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly extorted 10% of the total tender

22.01.2026, 15:03
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In Bishkek, a family troublemaker has been detained, and three children have been temporarily handed over to their grandfather.

In Bishkek, an incident related to a family conflict occurred in the Pervomaisky district. Local police responded promptly to the incoming signal. Upon arrival at the scene, the police issued a protection order to the woman who sought help. Her husband, who was disturbing public order, was detained and taken to the police department in accordance with established legal procedures.

22.01.2026, 14:40