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The State Committee for National Security detained the owner of a pawnshop chain and displayed the collateral of clients.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the owner of a pawnshop chain and displayed the collateral of clients.

The detained suspect. Photo by the State National Security Committee. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a businessman managing a chain of pawnshops was arrested on suspicion of illegal activities. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the agency, the detained individual, known as S. M. A., was engaged in "illegal pawnshop and usury activities," profiting from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial

16.01.2026, 11:22
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Teacher Strikes Student at School No. 87. The Ministry of Education and the City Hall Responded

An incident occurred at secondary school No. 87, during which a teacher struck a student who was standing at the blackboard. A video of this moment was sent to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by readers. The Ministry of Education responded to the situation, stating that it has begun working jointly with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to clarify all the details of the incident. The incident is under the control of the Minister of Education.

16.01.2026, 11:17
17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek
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17 people were poisoned by shawarma in Bishkek

Of these, 13 people have been hospitalized A case of mass poisoning has been reported in the capital of Kyrgyzstan: 17 people were affected by shawarma. This information was provided by the Ministry of Health.

16.01.2026, 10:53
Teacher Beats Student in One of Bishkek's Schools
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Teacher Beats Student in One of Bishkek's Schools

The incident is already under the attention of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Internal Affairs During a class at secondary school No. 87 in Bishkek, an incident occurred when a teacher hit a student who was answering at the blackboard. A recording of this event quickly went viral on social media. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the situation is under the personal control of the minister, and the department is actively investigating. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has

16.01.2026, 10:51
In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.
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In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.

In the Alamudun district, a man known as Sh.A. was drinking alcoholic beverages at his home with acquaintances, after which he was beaten. Unfortunately, he did not survive. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on January 15, 2026, at 14:43, a report was received at the Alamudun district police department about the discovery of the lifeless body of a citizen born in 1973 in the village of Tash-Döbö.

16.01.2026, 10:51
Foreigner Dies in Fire in Bishkek
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Foreigner Dies in Fire in Bishkek

A fire that occurred in Bishkek claimed the life of one foreigner, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As a result of the incident, 38 people were evacuated.

16.01.2026, 10:44
A major moneylender and owner of a pawnshop chain was detained in Bishkek
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A major moneylender and owner of a pawnshop chain was detained in Bishkek

Illegal activities of S.M.A., who is the owner of a chain of pawnshops and a major moneylender, have been terminated in Bishkek. This information was received from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided data, S.M.A. conducted his operations in the capital with the aim of obtaining illegal profits by providing financial resources to citizens in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:58
A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawn Shop Chain Detained
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A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawn Shop Chain Detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have detained a well-known loan shark who is also the owner of a chain of pawn shops. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR). It has been reported that the detainee, identified as S.M.A., was engaged in illegal activities in the field of pawn shops and usury, aiming to profit from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:55
In the districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on January 20.
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In the districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on January 20.

On January 20, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in some areas of the capital from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, and other social facilities. The relevant message was published by the press service of the mayor's office. Areas where water supply will be interrupted:

16.01.2026, 09:18
The State Committee for National Security thwarted a scheme of illegal loans and detained the owner of pawnshops.
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The State Committee for National Security thwarted a scheme of illegal loans and detained the owner of pawnshops.

According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen identified as S.M.A. was issuing loans to residents of Bishkek under terms that deliberately placed them in a state of bondage. The interest rates were so high that borrowers quickly found themselves in a difficult financial situation and were unable to repay their debts. As a result, methods of pressure and intimidation from the moneylender emerged. During the investigation, it was established that S.M.A. used overdue debts as

16.01.2026, 08:50
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The head of the Traffic Police of the Naryn region, detained by the State Committee for National Security, has been sentenced.

The verdict for the head of the Traffic Safety Department of the Naryn region after the detention by the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to information provided by the GKNB in October 2025, the head of the Traffic Safety Department of the Naryn region was detained on suspicion of fraud under Article 209, Part 4, Clause 4 of the Criminal Code.

16.01.2026, 08:18
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Tragedy in Chuy Village: Man Dies in Fire. Video

On the night of January 1, a tragic incident occurred in the village of Chuy, located in the Chuy district of the Chuy region — a fire in a residential house claimed the life of one person. This information was confirmed by local residents in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

15.01.2026, 21:44
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Deputy Head of Alai District Police Arrived at Work in a State of Alcohol Intoxication — An Investigation Has Been Launched

On December 18, 2025, it became known that the deputy head of personnel of the Alai District Department of Internal Affairs reported to work in a state of alcohol intoxication. According to the information received, that day the employee underwent a medical examination, which confirmed his intoxication. As a result of the examination, the doctors concluded that he was in a state of acute alcohol intoxication.

15.01.2026, 21:15
In Bishkek, a car hooligan with a pistol was detained
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In Bishkek, a car hooligan with a pistol was detained

In a road conflict, he attempted to break the car window with a weapon A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening other road users with a pistol. This information was provided by representatives of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department.

15.01.2026, 21:07
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In the Leilek District, parents of teenagers found in unauthorized places were fined

In the Leilek district, in the city of Razakov, checks were conducted to find minors in prohibited areas, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the agency, during these checks, 9 teenagers were found in places that could threaten their health and development. Additionally, it was revealed that two of them do not attend educational institutions. As a result, the legal representatives of the minors were fined a total of 9,000 soms,

15.01.2026, 19:01
Investigator of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District detained for extorting 150,000 soms
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Investigator of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District detained for extorting 150,000 soms

In the Chui region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, together with the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, uncovered a case of extortion involving an investigator from the Jaily District Department of Internal Affairs. According to the press center of the SCNS, on January 13, as part of operational activities related to the pre-trial proceedings registered in the automated information system ERP, police captain

15.01.2026, 18:09
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In the city of Talas, two cases of illegal sale of fuel were identified.

A raid aimed at identifying facts of illegal sale of fuel and lubricants took place in Talas, reports Turmush correspondent. This event was attended by the deputy mayor of the city, Aibek Kөchörbaev, as well as representatives from the tax services, police, and emergency management. As a result of the raid, two cases of illegal gasoline sales were discovered. The seized fuel was confiscated, and the responsible individuals received fines. In an official statement, it is noted: "Illegal

15.01.2026, 18:07
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In Thailand, a construction crane collapsed onto cars on the highway

On January 15 of this year, an incident occurred in Thailand on a major highway near Bangkok: a construction crane collapsed onto the roadway. This was reported by Euronews. The incident took place during the construction of an elevated expressway on Rama-2 Road in Samut Sakhon province, located southeast of the capital. As a result of the crane's fall, several vehicles were crushed by heavy steel structures.

15.01.2026, 17:13