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Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department of Bishkek detained on suspicion of document forgery

Police officers in Bishkek have been detained on suspicion of forging official documents, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The investigation initiated by the SCNS covers a criminal case related to concealing crimes and official negligence, as well as document forgery. Within the framework of this case, three employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs have been arrested: junior lieutenant A. uulu K., police lieutenant

17.02.2026, 12:22
In Bishkek, the GKNB detained three police officers
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In Bishkek, the GKNB detained three police officers

In Bishkek, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) detained three representatives of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. They are suspected of negligence in service and falsification of official documents. According to the security services, the detained individuals are junior lieutenant A. u. K., lieutenant K. A. T., and captain K. M. K. A criminal case has been initiated against them under part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of

17.02.2026, 11:53
Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department Detained
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Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department Detained

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, three police officers suspected of negligence and forgery of official documents have been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the GKNB. The detention involved junior lieutenant A.U.K., police lieutenant K.A.T., and police captain K.M.K., who work in the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. They were arrested as part of a criminal case initiated

17.02.2026, 11:24
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded at the border of Kyrgyzstan with China
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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded at the border of Kyrgyzstan with China

On February 16, 2026, at 13:14 local time, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the MSK-64 scale was recorded in China. The epicenter was located at the border with Kyrgyzstan, according to data from the Seismological Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event was felt in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, particularly in the villages of Bedel and Ishtyk, where the intensity reached up to 3 points. Bedel is located 34 km south of the epicenter, while Ishtyk is 45 km southeast; the

17.02.2026, 11:23
The state has returned a plot belonging to the member of the organized crime group Kadyru Dosonov.
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The state has returned a plot belonging to the member of the organized crime group Kadyru Dosonov.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of a 4-hectare land plot that was previously owned by Kadyra Dosonov, a member of an organized crime group (OCG). The plot is located in the Kara-Suu district. According to information from the SCNS, violations of legislation occurred during the acquisition of this land plot. Although the plot is classified as "agricultural land," in practice it was used for other purposes, as confirmed by data from the State

17.02.2026, 11:09
A man who was persuading girls to use mephedrone has been detained in Bishkek
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A man who was persuading girls to use mephedrone has been detained in Bishkek

In the Lenin district of the capital, police officers detained a man suspected of enticing girls to use narcotic substances. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, a report was received at the duty station via the 102 service that an unknown young man was offering mephedrone to girls in one of the houses on Matyiev Street. One of the complainants reported that his niece found herself in this situation and was also offered the drug.

17.02.2026, 10:57
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In Uzgen, state land worth 5.5 million soms ended up in private ownership — the prosecutor's office returned it.

The General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the completion of work to return a social facility that was illegally alienated to municipal ownership. As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Uzgen district to identify facts of illegal transfer of state property into private hands, a serious violation of legislation was established. This concerns a land plot of 289.3 square meters, which belongs to the S. Sharipov Secondary School in

17.02.2026, 10:56
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In Bishkek, parents fined for their daughter's driving of a car

On January 14, employees of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety began an investigation after a video featuring a minor driving appeared on the internet. As a result of the investigation, it was established that the car was being driven by a girl who had not yet reached adulthood. The agency reported that a protocol was drawn up against her parents under part 3 of Article 184 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, and they were fined 15,000 soms.

17.02.2026, 10:55
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The FSB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate

On February 17, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of several employees from the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs on suspicion of document forgery. As part of the investigation into a criminal case related to the violation of Article 379, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, three inspectors from the Public Security Service have been detained: Junior Lieutenant A.u.K., Lieutenant K.A.T., and Captain K.M.K.

17.02.2026, 10:36
The state returned the plot belonging to Kadyru Dosonov (Dzhengo)
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The state returned the plot belonging to Kadyru Dosonov (Dzhengo)

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, a 4-hectare plot of land has been returned to the state. This plot was previously privately owned and, according to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), belonged to Kadyir Dosonov, known by the alias Dzhengo, who is an active member of an organized crime group.

17.02.2026, 10:29
Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained in Bishkek
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Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department Detained in Bishkek

Three employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department have been detained in Bishkek. These individuals are suspected of negligence in their official duties and falsification of official documents. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB), the investigation involves Junior Lieutenant A.u.K., Police Lieutenant K.A.T., and Police Captain K.M.K.

17.02.2026, 10:22
In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident have been detained
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In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident have been detained

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained two suspects in connection with a stabbing incident. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the incident occurred in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district on February 14 at around 00:30. Three men — T.M., T.J., and K.K. — arrived in the village from Bishkek while intoxicated. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his acquaintances, which led to a verbal altercation

17.02.2026, 10:21
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GKNB: A plot of land in the Kara-Suu district, belonging to organized crime group member Dosonov, has been returned to the state

- The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) confirmed that the land plot belonging to active organized crime group member K. Dosonov in the Kara-Suu district has been returned to state ownership. This plot has an area of 4 hectares and is located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. During the investigation, it was established that the regulations of land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were violated during its registration.

17.02.2026, 10:18
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In Suusamyr, the search for the shepherd trapped under the avalanche has been ongoing for five days.

In the Jayil district, in the Suusamyr valley, efforts to find a man who was buried under a snow avalanche in the Boroonduu pasture are ongoing. Local residents are actively assisting in the search and have provided video recordings from the scene of the incident. They noted that the conditions for conducting the operations are extremely challenging, but hope remains to find the missing person.

17.02.2026, 10:15
The GNBK detained employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek
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The GNBK detained employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek

Charges include negligence and document forgery Employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek have been detained by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This was reported in an official statement from the agency's press service. They are charged with negligence and forgery of official documents. A criminal case has been initiated in accordance with part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Detained are junior lieutenant

17.02.2026, 10:09
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An accident involving 2 cars occurred in Bishkek

A traffic accident involving two cars occurred on Fuchik Street in Bishkek. Witnesses reported the incident. According to preliminary information, the accident took place on Saturday, February 14. The provided footage and eyewitness accounts received by the Turmush editorial office show the aftermath of the collision.

17.02.2026, 09:58
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In Kemin, they are searching for 63-year-old Myktybek Semeev, who went missing five days ago.

In the Kemin district, the search continues for 63-year-old Myktybek Semeev, who disappeared five days ago. According to his relatives, he left his home in the village of Shabdan on February 12 around 6:30 PM, and since then, nothing is known about his whereabouts. Myktybek's family noted that he has health issues: he suffered a serious injury in childhood, which left his mental development at the level of 6-7 years. The man lived with his brother.

17.02.2026, 09:53
Two suspects detained for stabbing out of hooligan motives
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Two suspects detained for stabbing out of hooligan motives

As a result of the incident in the Chui region, two men have been detained on suspicion of inflicting a knife wound, which occurred due to hooliganism. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the provided information, on February 14 at around 00:30, three individuals — T.M., T.J., and K.K. — arrived in the village of Petrovka from Bishkek while intoxicated. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his acquaintances, which led to a verbal

17.02.2026, 09:44
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The State National Security Committee reported the return of the newspaper editorial building to the state.

The GKNB established the fact of the illegal appropriation of the building of the regional newspaper "Batken tany," which had been transferred into private hands. According to information from the GKNB press center, the building is located in Batken, in the Batken region. The investigation revealed that in January 2010, the Ministry of State Property, based on the government resolution "On the program for the privatization of state property in the KR for 2008-2012," sold

17.02.2026, 09:38
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The rarest eagle found dead near a water body in the Sokuluk district

In the Sokuluk district, a rare bird — the white-tailed eagle — has been found dead. The body of the deceased predator was discovered on the morning of February 16 near a water body located not far from the village of Ozyornoye. This information was provided by ornithologist Gulbara Omorova, reports Turmush. The first person to notice the dead bird was birdwatcher Azamat Khasenov. He immediately reported the find to the specialized group ASBK Ornithology.

17.02.2026, 09:26
Document forgery. Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek detained.
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Document forgery. Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek detained.

Employees of the Public Security Service (SOB) of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek detained workers from the department dealing with official negligence and forgery of official documents. This was reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB). As part of a criminal case initiated on the grounds of a crime provided for by part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, three individuals have been detained: junior lieutenant A. u. K.,

17.02.2026, 09:23
Arrested investigator of the GKNB Ulan nicknamed Vaseline
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Arrested investigator of the GKNB Ulan nicknamed Vaseline

Ulan is a close associate of Eldar Zhakypbekov Employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained an investigator of the GKNB of the Chui region, named Ulan and known by the nickname Vaseline. He is connected to the former head of the GKNB in Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov. Video footage of the detention is actively being circulated on social media.

17.02.2026, 08:41
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver began to behave aggressively after a remark

According to police information, during the analysis of social networks, the identity of the driver of the Lexus GX470 was established. He drove into oncoming traffic and initiated a verbal conflict, displaying aggressive behavior and using foul language. This incident has been registered with the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk District, where a preliminary investigation has begun. The driver was taken to the district department, where protocols were drawn up against him for

16.02.2026, 23:15
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In Bishkek, over 640,000 soms were collected in child support arrears

The capital's enforcement service reported the collection of over 640,000 soms in child support debts in Bishkek. According to the agency, the Oktyabrsky District Department was handling the case of the debtor G.E.L., concerning child support obligations for the period from June 1, 2018, to February 13, 2026.

16.02.2026, 21:31
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Suspect in Theft from Private House Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a suspect in a burglary from a private house has been detained, as reported by the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District. According to the police, the incident occurred in August 2025, when the perpetrator broke into a residence in the "Archa-Beshik" residential area through a window and stole gold jewelry worth a total of 176,000 soms.

16.02.2026, 21:30
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $200,000 fraud has been detained.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, in January 2024, two men, having gained the victim's trust, sold two plots of land in the village of Selektsiya without having ownership rights to them. Only $57.5 thousand of the received amount was returned, after which the fraudsters disappeared. As a result of their actions, the total damage amounted to over 12.2 million soms. The identity of the second suspect has already been established, and

16.02.2026, 21:13
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Suspect in 2.4 million som fraud detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky District, a man suspected of fraud has been detained in Bishkek. According to law enforcement agencies, the criminals, under the guise of assisting in the sale of rebar, took possession of goods belonging to one of the companies. The damage caused to the company amounted to 2.4 million soms.

16.02.2026, 20:56
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Weapons and ammunition found in the house of an organized crime group member

In Karakol, operational and preventive measures under the names "Bandit" and "Den" are being conducted, aimed at identifying participants of organized criminal groups, as well as individuals abusing narcotic substances and places that facilitate their use. These actions are directed at preventing criminal activity. As reported by Turmush, the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region confirmed the information about the ongoing activities.

16.02.2026, 18:21
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Employees of the Main Directorate for Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Eldar Zhakypbekov's trusted person

Today, February 16, the detention of a close associate of Eldar Zhakybekov, the former head of the State National Security Committee of Bishkek, known as Sydyk with the nickname Pito, has been confirmed. This was reported by sources from law enforcement agencies. Sydyk previously worked in the 6th department of the State National Security Committee and had close ties with Zhakybekov, who was arrested the day before, on February 15.

16.02.2026, 17:49
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Three police officers dismissed in connection with former head of the GKNB in Bishkek

Today, February 16, several police officers holding important positions and having connections with Eldar Zhakypbekov were dismissed. This information was received from representatives of the law enforcement agencies. Among those dismissed is Rufat Abdurazak, the head of the personnel department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region, who is the husband of the sister of the former head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

16.02.2026, 17:46
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Security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" accused of beating a patron

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District, alleged participants in the beating were detained in Bishkek. The victim reported that the incident occurred on January 30 at 5 a.m. in the club "Bulki." This case was registered under criminal article 280 "Hooliganism" of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. During the operation "Bandit," police officers arrested two suspects: T. O., born in 2005, and Zh. R., born in 2006.

16.02.2026, 16:47
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The state has returned the land plot of the secondary school

An inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Uzgen district revealed that a plot of land measuring 289.3 square meters, which belongs to the S. Sharipov secondary school, was illegally transferred into private hands. This information was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. “Thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office, the plot, valued at 5 million 517 thousand 230 soms, was returned to municipal ownership,” the agency

16.02.2026, 16:42