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A police officer from the Jayil District is accused of extorting a large sum of money
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A police officer from the Jayil District is accused of extorting a large sum of money

In the Chui region, an investigator suspected of extortion has been detained at the Jayil District Department of Internal Affairs. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. The investigator, police captain Zh.A. Zh., was detained on January 13 as part of a pre-trial investigation under Article 343 "Extortion of a bribe" of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary information, he demanded 150,000 soms for

15.01.2026, 17:08
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Frosts up to -28 degrees and ice: Kyrgyzstan is expecting difficult weather conditions

According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a significant drop in air temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan from January 16 to 17. During this period, snowfall is forecasted, with heavy precipitation possible in some areas. This will lead to the formation of ice on the roads, and in mountainous regions, snow drifts may occur. Wet snow is also expected to stick to trees and wires, which could cause fog.

15.01.2026, 16:48
Captain of the police in the Jayil district detained for bribery
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Captain of the police in the Jayil district detained for bribery

He demanded 150,000 soms to stop the criminal prosecution. An employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District in the Chui Region was detained on charges of extortion. The press center of the State National Security Committee confirmed this information. During the pre-trial investigation and operational activities, on January 13, an investigator from the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Department, police captain J.A.Z., was arrested. He demanded 150,000 soms to

15.01.2026, 16:33
Tragedy in the Moscow Region: CSKA trainee Adams fell from the window of a high-rise building
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Tragedy in the Moscow Region: CSKA trainee Adams fell from the window of a high-rise building

The football player passed away before the arrival of medical personnel Lionel Adams, a graduate of CSKA and a defender of the youth national team of Russia, tragically died after falling from the window of a multi-story building in the Moscow region. In December of last year, he became a victim of an attack, resulting in a gunshot wound and hospitalization, as reported by "Sport-Express".

15.01.2026, 14:54
The Ombudsman reported gross violations at the temporary detention center for foreigners
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The Ombudsman reported gross violations at the temporary detention center for foreigners

Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, the ombudsman, reported serious violations of the rights of foreign citizens held at the Temporary Detention Center for Foreigners and Stateless Persons in Chui Region. This center is located on the territory of the former military base "Gansi." The information was provided by the press service of the ombudsman. According to her statements, staff from the ombudsman’s office encountered refusals to access the center's territory twice, which is considered a

15.01.2026, 14:21
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In Balykchy, rescuers opened a jammed apartment door

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Balykchy, rescue service employees successfully opened the jammed door of an apartment located in a multi-story building on T. Okeeva Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

15.01.2026, 14:19
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In the Leilek District, during the operation "Arsenal," citizens voluntarily surrendered weapons and ammunition.

In the Leilek district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to their information, employees of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs are conducting a preventive event called "Arsenal" in the area from January 13 to 26 to ensure public safety and order.

15.01.2026, 13:57
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A resident of Uzbekistan called the police and complained about Trump. He was fined.

In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, a local court made a ruling in the case of a man who, while under the influence of alcohol, contacted the police with an unusual complaint against U.S. President Donald Trump. The court imposed a fine of 1.23 million Uzbek soms, which is approximately $100, for making a knowingly false emergency call. According to the investigation, the man called the Main Department of Internal Affairs and requested to file a complaint against Trump, claiming that he

15.01.2026, 13:51
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Tank truck with 36.4 tons of fuel oil, traveling from ZAO "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company" to Kara-Balta, overturned on the bridge over the Naryn River. The driver was fined.

A driver involved in a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Osh highway while transporting fuel oil has been fined 40,000 soms. This was reported by the head of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, Durusbek Zalimbekov. According to him, such measures were taken because the fuel and lubricants spilled into the Naryn River, causing damage. Specialists worked at the accident site.

15.01.2026, 13:40
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A 22-Year-Old Man Wanted by Police Detained in Aravan

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported the detention of a 22-year-old young man who was wanted. According to information obtained during operational search activities, on January 14, 2026, employees of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department arrested A.Z., born in 2004, who was on the wanted list.

15.01.2026, 13:27
Promised help in court: suspect arrested for $25,000 fraud
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Promised help in court: suspect arrested for $25,000 fraud

Employees of the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a man who was wanted on suspicion of fraud. According to the ministry, in November 2023, a citizen O.A. reported to the police. He stated that a certain Murat, promising to help with a legal issue, deceitfully took his money amounting to $25,000 and disappeared. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Suspect in $25,000 fraud As a result, a criminal case was initiated under Article 209

15.01.2026, 12:58
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In the city of Manas, the roof of a multi-storey building caught fire

In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, an incident involving a fire occurred: the roof of one of the residential high-rise buildings on Raza Azimova Street caught fire. The area of the fire was 20 square meters. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

15.01.2026, 12:57
The case of the occult of Rayimbek Matraimov is being examined in the Kara-Suu district. Photo
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The case of the occult of Rayimbek Matraimov is being examined in the Kara-Suu district. Photo

Munarbek Saipidinov, the former head of the village council in the Savai Kara-Suu district, is in custody in a pre-trial detention center after being brought from Russia. His case is currently being heard in the Kara-Suu District Court of the Osh region, as confirmed by the Osh City Court. On January 13, 2026, the court extended Saipidinov's detention until March 14, 2026. Additionally, the court reported that the case is being considered in substance in the Kara-Suu District Court of the

15.01.2026, 12:44
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Fictitious Lessons and Real Money: The Supreme Court Has Made a Ruling in the Case of the School Director

The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed the cassation appeal on November 3, 2025, filed in connection with the case of N. I., the former director of a school in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. The court upheld the decisions of the lower instances. All materials of the case were obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. According to the investigation, N. I. (name changed to Nazgul) held the position of director since October 2022. During the academic years 2022–2024, she

15.01.2026, 12:39
Murder in the New Building: Suspect Detained While Attempting to Escape
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Murder in the New Building: Suspect Detained While Attempting to Escape

Employees of the Bishkek police detained a man suspected of murder. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 14, a report was received that the body of a man with signs of violent death had been found near one of the new buildings in the capital.

15.01.2026, 12:38
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The Head of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chuy Region Ordered to Strengthen Control over Discipline and Legality

On January 15, an operational meeting was held at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region under the leadership of the head of the department, Kanybek Abdyrahmanov, according to information from the press service of the department. Issues related to the observance of legality, service discipline, and the prevention of corruption among employees were discussed. The results of digitalization and the outcomes of the "Arsenal" raid conducted in the region were also

15.01.2026, 12:29
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Cemetery of Broken Cars in Bishkek. Video

The head of the press service of the patrol police, Nursultan Muratbekov, shared sad stories related to several vehicles. He noted that factors such as speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, distractions from mobile phones, as well as neglecting seat belts and traffic signs, are not just simple violations of the rules. These actions lead to tragedies, resulting in the loss of lives, children being left without parents, and families losing their loved ones," he emphasized.

15.01.2026, 11:29
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In Bishkek, a drunken feast ended with a murder

On January 15, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a murder case in Bishkek. On January 14, a signal was received at number 102 that a dead man with clear signs of violent death had been found in the territory of a new construction site in the capital.

15.01.2026, 10:33