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Debtor who evaded alimony payments arrested for a month

In the Nooken district, actions were taken against a citizen who had long ignored a court decision regarding alimony payments, as part of the work of the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of his inaction, a debt of 351,224 soms was accrued. Despite efforts for enforcement and provided clarifications, the debtor did not fulfill his obligations.

06.02.2026, 10:28
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In Manas, a group of young people brutally beat a man right on the street

A video recording capturing a brutal fight in Manas has already spread on social media. The footage shows a group of people beating one man right on the street. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred on the night of February 5 to 6 in the MTU area. The video shows the attackers delivering multiple blows to the man lying on the ground. Information about the condition of the victim and additional details of the incident have not yet been disclosed. At the time of writing, there

06.02.2026, 10:17
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Missing resident of Kant found dead in Bishkek

Beishenbek Asyrankulov, who had been listed as missing for 25 days, was found dead in the Karagachevaya Grove located in Bishkek. This information was confirmed by his relatives, who informed 24.kg. At this time, the cause of his death has not been established. In this regard, a forensic examination has been appointed to clarify the circumstances of the man's death.

06.02.2026, 10:15
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In Bishkek, the "Arsenal" raid took place. Citizens are urged to voluntarily surrender their weapons.

From February 4 to 5, police officers in Bishkek conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal," reported the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs on February 6. The purpose of the raid was to identify cases of illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. As a result of the operation, two citizens voluntarily handed over 2 units of firearms to the police.

06.02.2026, 10:04
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The GKNB uncovered a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots in the Suzak district.

- In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, activities related to the illegal sale of land plots were halted. This is reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, as a result of conducted investigative and operational measures, it was revealed that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koomu," M.I., in collusion with a citizen S.N., under the pretext of providing assistance in obtaining

06.02.2026, 10:03
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Inspectors of the IDN Suspected of Using a Minor for Blackmail (Photo, Video)

According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, facts of unlawful actions by local law enforcement officers have emerged in the Uzgen district of the Osh region. According to preliminary investigations, police captain Z. u. A. together with juvenile inspectors N. A. N. and A. u. A. created a scheme for extorting money, using the minor T. A. U., born in 2008, for "sexual acts with certain individuals according to a pre-established plan".

06.02.2026, 09:48
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GKNB: The "Hizb ut-Tahrir" cell operated under the guise of sewing and tailoring courses

According to information from the investigative authorities, members of the cell attracted young women under the pretext of teaching skills in cutting and sewing. During these classes, it is claimed that they subtly instilled the ideology of this extremist group. The leaders of this group actively used closed Telegram channels for communication, as well as engaged in the distribution of banned literature and discussed plans for establishing a caliphate in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

06.02.2026, 09:19
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In Suzak, land was sold for 700,000 to 1.5 million soms through fake resolutions of the ayil okmotu, - GKNB

On February 6, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the uncovering of an illegal scheme for the sale of land plots in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the investigation, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koomu," named M.I., in collusion with S.N., offered services for providing land for individual construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka. They used forged resolutions from the ayil okmotu to

06.02.2026, 09:16
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The head of the municipal enterprise was detained in a case of illegal land sales.

In the Suzak district, a scheme related to the illegal sale of land plots has been uncovered. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. According to the agency, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koomu," with the initials M. I., along with an accomplice S. N., used forged documents from the ayil okmotu to sell land plots for individual housing construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka. The cost of the plots ranged

06.02.2026, 09:09
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The court issued a verdict against the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a criminal case regarding the purchase of a residential house. He was previously detained by the GKNB.

The Talas City Court has sentenced the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan to a fine of 100,000 soms for abuse of power by officials of commercial or other organizations. The verdict was announced on December 16, 2025. The State Committee for National Security reported on November 5 the detention in Talas of the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry N.N.E., the head of the department of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports B.Z.B.,

06.02.2026, 08:57
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A citizen of Kyrgyzstan detained in the USA after a car accident with four fatalities

On February 5, it became known that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who, according to the investigation, is involved in a tragic traffic accident in Indiana that resulted in the deaths of four people. According to ICE, 30-year-old B. B. was arrested in the morning hours of February 5 and will remain in custody until immigration procedures are completed.

06.02.2026, 08:52
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Members of the women's cell of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" detained in Nooken

In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted an operation that resulted in the detention of members of the women's cell of the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." According to information from the GKNB, during counter-terrorism activities, active involvement of women was identified, who, under the guise of teaching sewing and tailoring, were attracting young girls. In the course of these

06.02.2026, 08:36
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Kyrgyz Celebrities Sound the Alarm Due to Fraudsters

In Kyrgyzstan, artists and bloggers have made an urgent appeal to the public to remain vigilant in order to avoid falling into the traps set by cybercriminals. According to the stars, every day in Bishkek, between 20 to 30 people become victims of internet fraud. Their statement emphasizes that cybercrimes not only lead to financial losses but can also negatively impact family budgets, parents' pensions, and children's futures.

06.02.2026, 08:19
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In Bishkek, a hidden "mini-hotel" operating in purchased apartments was discovered in a high-rise building.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District, on February 6, a preventive event called "Den of Iniquity" took place in Bishkek. During the raid, law enforcement officers inspected a multi-story residential building located at 63 Ibraimov Street. As a result of the inspection, it was found that most of the apartments in one of the entrances belong to a single owner, who has organized short-term rentals in them.

06.02.2026, 08:19
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In Nooken, a women's sewing school was used for recruitment into "Hizb ut-Tahrir"

In the Nooken district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, active participants of the women's wing of the religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been discovered, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the investigation, the girls were invited to sewing and tailoring classes under the pretext of training, during which the ideology of the organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir" was subtly instilled in

06.02.2026, 08:05
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The Kyrgyzstani accused of large-scale fraud has been extradited from Georgia

S. T. has returned to his homeland after being extradited from Georgia on suspicion of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. Upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, S. T. was placed in a pre-trial detention center, where criminal proceedings will continue in accordance with current legislation.

05.02.2026, 20:01
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The former president of Nagorno-Karabakh has been sentenced to life in prison

The Baku Military Court announced the sentences for a number of military-political leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh, detained in the fall of 2023, as reported by Meduza. Arayik Harutyunyan, who served as president of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic from May 2020 until September 1, 2023, was sentenced to life imprisonment, which fully meets the prosecution's demands. Along with him, similar sentences were handed down to other high-ranking officials: Levon Mnatsakanyan, the former

05.02.2026, 18:51
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Fire engulfed hundreds of hay bales in the Kochkor district

In the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Ayil district of Ormon-Khan in the Kochkor region, a fire broke out in the hay of a local resident on Botaliev Street. According to available information, the hay caught fire in the garden. Local residents attempted to extinguish the flames on their own, but soon the fire brigade arrived and successfully put out the fire.

05.02.2026, 18:13
Citizen of Kyrgyzstan accused of large-scale fraud extradited from Georgia
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Citizen of Kyrgyzstan accused of large-scale fraud extradited from Georgia

S.T. has returned to Kyrgyzstan, who was wanted on charges of large-scale fraud. This information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the agency's data, the successful extradition was the result of coordinated efforts between the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the relevant authorities of Georgia.

05.02.2026, 17:41
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A Suspect in Large-Scale Fraud Extradited from Georgia to Kyrgyzstan

A citizen of the country, S.T., has been extradited to Kyrgyzstan, where he is facing charges of large-scale fraud originating from Georgia. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported that after his extradition, S.T. was placed in a detention facility for the continuation of criminal prosecution in accordance with the law.

05.02.2026, 16:59
A Kyrgyzstani was extradited from Georgia
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A Kyrgyzstani was extradited from Georgia

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, S.T., who was in Georgia and is accused of large-scale fraud, has been brought back to Kyrgyzstan. This extradition was the result of joint efforts by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the relevant Georgian authorities. Upon his return, he was placed in a detention center, where criminal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law.

05.02.2026, 16:47
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At the intersection of Chuy and Fuchik, a motorcycle caught fire; patrol officers extinguished the blaze.

On February 5, around 1:00 PM, a motorcycle caught fire at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Fuchik Street in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). According to the information from the Department, patrol officers quickly responded to the fire alarm. They arrived at the scene of the incident and began extinguishing the flames. The patrol officers also ensured road safety and assisted emergency services until the firefighters arrived.

05.02.2026, 15:28
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A man broke the window of a BMW X5 and stole a briefcase, then got into an electric bus and left.

The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in a series of car thefts. According to the information received, on January 31, a man approached the First May District Police Department with a report of theft. He stated that on the same day, a briefcase containing money — 8000 soms — was stolen from a BMW X5 parked in a parking lot on Panfilov Street.

05.02.2026, 15:21
The export of an ancient meteorite worth 323 million rubles was halted in Russia
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The export of an ancient meteorite worth 323 million rubles was halted in Russia

Photo kp_ru. Ancient meteorite "Aletai" In the port of St. Petersburg, customs officials prevented an attempt to illegally export a unique cosmic object — an ancient meteorite. Its weight exceeds 2 tons, and the perpetrators tried to send it abroad, passing it off as an ordinary garden decoration, Russian media report. According to available information, the criminals disguised the artifact by securing it on a metal stand and wrapping it in wooden panels. However, attentive

05.02.2026, 15:10
Suspect in Apartment Theft Detained in Bishkek
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Suspect in Apartment Theft Detained in Bishkek

In the Lenin district of Bishkek, police conducted an operation that resulted in the detention of a person suspected of committing a burglary. This information was provided by the District Internal Affairs Department.

05.02.2026, 13:55
In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of several car thefts, according to the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Department. On January 31, a citizen named J.A. reported to the First May District Internal Affairs Department about the theft of his bag containing 8,000 soms from the interior of his BMW X5, which was parked on Panfilov Street. Unknown individuals broke into the car and fled with the loot.

05.02.2026, 13:30
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A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained in the USA - Ministry of Internal Affairs

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, who was wanted by Interpol, has been detained in the United States, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The individual with the initials Ы.М. became the subject of an international search in 2023 after a "red notice" was issued against him in connection with charges of committing a crime under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, related to large-scale fraud.

05.02.2026, 12:58
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In the Naryn Region, plots worth over 80 million soms have been returned

In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, there has been a return of land plots that were previously unlawfully transferred into private hands. This information was received from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the inspection, it was established that the current land legislation had been violated.

05.02.2026, 12:26
Kyrgyzstani Suspected of Major Fraud Arrested in the USA
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Kyrgyzstani Suspected of Major Fraud Arrested in the USA

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Ы.М., born in 1979, was arrested in the state of Illinois. His detention became possible thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the state's Drug Enforcement Agency.

05.02.2026, 12:00
In Kok-Moynok, a nighttime fire has been extinguished: yurts and trade kiosks burned down
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In Kok-Moynok, a nighttime fire has been extinguished: yurts and trade kiosks burned down

Last night, on February 4, a fire broke out in the settlement of Kok-Moynok-2, which is located within the city of Balakchi. The fire started on the roadside, where dry vegetation caught fire. Emergency services reported that the fire was extinguished by 01:05. Preliminary data indicate that the flames covered an area of about 2 hectares, resulting in the burning of four yurts and two metal trade kiosks located along the road.

05.02.2026, 11:59
Raid "Den" in Bishkek: Protocols were drawn up against sex workers
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Raid "Den" in Bishkek: Protocols were drawn up against sex workers

On February 4, an operation took place in Bishkek, organized by the municipal administration of the Sverdlovsk district, in cooperation with the local police department and the Tax Service. This event was conducted under the Law "On the Prevention of Offenses." The aim of the raid was to identify individuals providing intimate services, as well as to enhance public safety.

05.02.2026, 11:59
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A student had her bag with 300,000 soms and $2,000 stolen right at the university. A suspect has been detained.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of Bishkek, a suspect in the theft from one of the university classrooms has been detained as a result of operational activities. On December 30, 2025, a student reported to the police that her bag had been stolen at the educational institution located on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. It contained 300,000 soms, $2,000, and an iPhone 15.

05.02.2026, 11:53
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A man stole construction tools and two televisions from someone else's house, then called a taxi and took them away. Video

The press service of the Lenin District Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in an apartment theft. According to information received by the police from a resident of Bishkek, on the night of January 16, unknown criminals broke into the door of his house on Sadyrbaev Street. Taking advantage of the absence of the owners, they stole construction tools and two televisions.

05.02.2026, 11:47
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In the Kochkor District, 37.78 hectares of agricultural land worth 80.3 million soms were returned to the state.

- The Prosecutor's Office of the Kochkor District conducted an inspection and identified violations related to compliance with land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the investigation, it was established that from 1996 to 2006, land plots designated for agricultural use with a total area of 37.78 hectares were illegally transferred into private ownership, located in the territories of the Ormon-Khan and

05.02.2026, 11:35
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted for fuel theft has been detained in the USA
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A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted for fuel theft has been detained in the USA

A citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic, identified as Y.M., born in 1979, was detained in Illinois, according to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The detention was made possible through the joint efforts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

05.02.2026, 11:22
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In Kyrgyzstan, 18 fires were registered in one day

In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, 18 fires occurred in the last 24 hours, which were extinguished by 26 firefighting teams. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on February 5. The highest number of fires was recorded in the Jalal-Abad and Chui regions — 4 cases each, in the Issyk-Kul region and Bishkek — 3 each, in the city of Osh — 2, and one each in the Batken and Osh regions.

05.02.2026, 11:16
A student had about 500,000 soms and an iPhone stolen right in the university classroom
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A student had about 500,000 soms and an iPhone stolen right in the university classroom

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, employees of the First May Internal Affairs Department detained a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the educational institutions. This was reported by the police press service. According to available information, the incident took place on December 30, 2025. At 1:45 PM, a resident of the city, known by the initials A.A., contacted law enforcement. She reported that an unknown man entered a classroom located on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue and stole

05.02.2026, 10:53
Scammers Target UN: Using the Name of the Director
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Scammers Target UN: Using the Name of the Director

In recent days, cases of fraud have increased in Kyrgyzstan, where criminals are using the name of Alexandra Solovyova, the UN Development Programme's resident representative. They are sending messages via the WhatsApp messenger, impersonating her. This was reported by the UNDP organization.

05.02.2026, 10:48