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In the USA, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan was sentenced to 3.3 years in prison for illegal arms export.

Sergey Zharnovnikov, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison in the United States. He was convicted for participating in a conspiracy aimed at exporting American firearms and ammunition to Russia. This information was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to data provided by U.S. law enforcement agencies, Zharnovnikov, who arrived from Kyrgyzstan in January 2025, was arrested on January 24 in Las Vegas. He was detained during the Shooting,

29.01.2026, 15:09
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In Bishkek, a guy was driving a red "Honda" with the license plates PROTOCOL

On January 28, inspector of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Nadyrbek Jusupov informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" about the discovery of a vehicle with counterfeit license plates. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 21:30 at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Muromskaya streets, where a red Honda Accord with the license plates PROTOCOL was spotted.

29.01.2026, 15:09
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In Bishkek, Interpol detained a foreigner who was wanted.

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen in Bishkek, who was wanted internationally through Interpol. This event took place in early 2026. The investigation established that 47-year-old G.D. is accused of causing serious harm to health, as well as illegal border crossing.

29.01.2026, 15:09
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The Lexus driver drove over the curb and was fined.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, there was an incident involving a driver of a Lexus GX460 who drove over a curb in an attempt to park. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. The incident occurred on January 28 at 11:00, when the patrol services noticed the violation and stopped the vehicle. A preventive conversation was held with the driver, after which a report on the offense was drawn up.

29.01.2026, 15:02
In the Jalal-Abad Region, a minor girl was beaten and shaved.
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, a minor girl was beaten and shaved.

Two people detained on suspicion of a crime In the Jalal-Abad region, a case of cruel treatment of a minor has been recorded. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the father of the victim called the duty station. He reported that his daughter R.M., born in 2009, was subjected to violence and partial shaving of her hair by three men — Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul — on the night of January 8 to 9. The girl was

29.01.2026, 14:48
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"Undercover" Helped Patrol Officers Identify a Driver Under the Influence of Drugs. Video

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver was detained for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs and for using fake state license plates. This was reported on January 29 by the inspector of the press service of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Nadirbek Jusupov. On January 27, around noon, at the intersection of Ankara and Dostoevsky streets, patrol officers stopped a Hyundai Sonata vehicle. During the inspection, it was revealed that the car had counterfeit license

29.01.2026, 14:45
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Suspects Detained in Series of Pickpocketing Thefts

Information about the detention of suspects in a series of pickpocketing incidents was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek on January 28. On December 28, 2025, a woman living in the capital reported to the police. She stated that her underage daughter had become a victim of theft at the Alamedin market — a mobile phone was stolen from her jacket pocket.

29.01.2026, 14:37
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Wanted foreigner detained upon entering Kyrgyzstan by France

On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen at Manas International Airport at the moment of his attempt to enter Kyrgyzstan. According to the investigation, the citizen S.V., born in 1988, was on the international wanted list through Interpol. He is suspected of facilitating the illegal entry and stay of foreign citizens, using false documents, as well as fraud and participation in a criminal organization in accordance with

29.01.2026, 14:26
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In Bishkek, the police detained a fake KGB officer

On January 29, the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The victim stated that a man contacted him via the WhatsApp messenger, introducing himself as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and offering his services to release a defendant in a criminal case from a detention center for a sum of $17,000. However, he turned out to be a fraudster.

29.01.2026, 14:26
Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000
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Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a man who, posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), defrauded a local resident out of $17,000. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. According to the police, a citizen identified as U.J. contacted them, stating that an unknown person had reached out to him via WhatsApp. The fraudster introduced himself as an employee of the State Committee for National Security

29.01.2026, 14:20
Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten
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Violence Against a Teenager: In Jalal-Abad, a 16-Year-Old Girl Had Her Hair Shaved and Was Beaten

In the Jalal-Abad region, a criminal case has been initiated regarding the brutal beating of a minor, local law enforcement reported. According to the information from the authorities, the incident occurred on the night of January 8 to 9, when a group of people beat the girl, born in 2009, for no apparent reason. During the attack, they also shaved her hair and eyebrows, subjecting her to humiliation.

29.01.2026, 14:04
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In Kara-Balta, a bus depot worth over 105 million soms was returned to state ownership

In the Jayil district, a bus depot that had previously been illegally transferred to private ownership has been returned. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office on January 28. An inspection conducted by the Jayil district prosecutor's office revealed that in 2004, a social facility—the bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta—was handed over to private hands in violation of current legislation.

29.01.2026, 13:58
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Deputy on the Ministry of Internal Affairs bill: Voluntary return of property should not exempt from liability

At the parliamentary meeting, Deputy Gula Kozhokulova expressed her concern regarding the proposed amendments to Article 222 of the Criminal Code, related to the legalization of income obtained through criminal means. She noted that the new amendments allow individuals who voluntarily report their actions and return the property to avoid criminal liability. "Thus, a person who has long used illegally acquired property can simply return it and face no consequences," Kozhokulova

29.01.2026, 13:55
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Tragedy in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area. A Policeman Attempted to Rescue the Children on His Own

On January 29, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs provided some details about the incident that occurred in the Bakai-Ata residential area in the capital. On the evening of January 28, around 5:30 PM, two children, A.Z. born in 2016 and K.A. born in 2019, left their home and went missing. At 8:25 PM, their relatives contacted the police, and the minors were declared wanted.

29.01.2026, 13:53
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In Bishkek, a driver used a fake emergency signal: UPSM stopped the violation

The officers of the Patrol Police stopped a Changan vehicle, which had plastic elements in red and blue colors installed on its roof, imitating the flashing lights used by emergency vehicles. This information was published by the press service of the Patrol Police. These plastic parts created a false impression among other road users about the vehicle's affiliation with emergency services. During the inspection, the inspectors had a conversation with the driver and demanded that the

29.01.2026, 13:20
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In Osha, a man lost consciousness in the steam room and passed away

A tragic incident occurred in the steam room of one of the baths in the city of Osh, resulting in the death of a man. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. According to preliminary information, a man aged about 35-40 years felt unwell while in the steam room and subsequently lost consciousness. Witnesses of the incident immediately called for an ambulance.

29.01.2026, 13:14
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Teenager was bullied, having her eyebrows and part of her hair shaved off: A guy and a woman were detained

In the Jalal-Abad region, a man and a woman have been detained on suspicion of cruel treatment of a minor, as reported by the regional police press service. According to the provided information, a resident of the Osh region named M.K., born in 1988, approached the investigative authorities. He stated that on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026, from 11:30 PM to 4:00 AM, his daughter R.M., born in 2009, was beaten without reason by a group of young people, among whom were T., Zh., and A. The girl

29.01.2026, 12:52
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Woman Who Caused a Ruckus at Issyk-Kul Airport Apologizes

The incident at Issyk-Kul Airport, which led to riots, concluded with an apology from the woman who caused the disturbance. This information was provided by the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". It became known that the woman, who behaved aggressively at the airport in the village of Tamchy, apologized for her actions and fully compensated for the damage, which amounted to 59,370 soms.

29.01.2026, 12:16
In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off.
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In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off.

In Manas, a case of physical violence against a minor has been registered. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information provided, a man named M.K., born in 1988 and residing in the Osh region, contacted the police. He reported that on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026, his daughter, born in 2009, became a victim of an attack. According to the complainant, a group of people inflicted bodily harm on the girl

29.01.2026, 12:15
In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned
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In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned

Two children died as a result of an accident Two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, became victims of a tragedy in Bishkek. The incident was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

29.01.2026, 11:56
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Information about the death of the crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.

As reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the State Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan, the information about the death of Umyrzakov, who was convicted on several charges, is false. The service denied the rumors circulating on social media that Karyshkyr had died in the colony where he is serving his sentence. He is fine and continues to serve his sentence.

29.01.2026, 11:41
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Documents from the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Were Found Accessible in ChatGPT

Madhusudhan Gottumukkala, the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S., uploaded official documents to ChatGPT, which made them accessible to users and developers, as reported by Politico citing its sources. After his appointment, Gottumukkala requested permission to use the public version of ChatGPT, which had previously been prohibited. In the summer of 2025, he uploaded official documentation, none of which was classified, although many were

29.01.2026, 11:18
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In Kyrgyzstan, seven fires were registered in five regions within a day

Within a day, seven cases of fire were recorded in five regions of Kyrgyzstan, namely in Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Talas. According to information provided by the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 11 fire units were involved in extinguishing these fires.

29.01.2026, 11:14
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Teenager robbed a man in a mosque: police detained the suspect

In Bishkek, the police detained a suspect in a theft that occurred in one of the local mosques. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to the received data, the incident took place on January 27, when a citizen named B.D. reported to the duty station. He stated that around 18:15, an unknown person stole his bag containing documents and fled the scene.

29.01.2026, 11:07
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Two Children Drowned in a Canal in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area

In the residential area of Bakai-Ata, located in Bishkek, a tragedy occurred: two children, aged 6 and 9, drowned in a canal. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a report about the incident was received from representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who stated that the children, born in 2016 and 2019, fell into the water.

29.01.2026, 10:59
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The name of the missing person in Kyrgyzstan was mentioned in the Russian court regarding the murder of a family.

In the Sverdlovsk region, in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky, the court proceedings continue in the case of Viktor Petrichenko, accused of murdering family members on New Year's Eve in 1993. As reported by the Russian media E1.RU, the defendant claims that his father, Vasily Petrichenko, was responsible for the massacre, during which seven people were killed with a hammer. However, the prosecution has refuted this version, stating that Vasily is currently considered missing in Kyrgyzstan.

29.01.2026, 10:59
In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two small children died
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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two small children died

Photo of the relatives At night in Bishkek, in the 'Bakay-Ata' residential area, the bodies of two missing children were found. A nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy met a tragic fate. The children's parents turned to social media for help in the search. The children went out to play around 5:00 PM and did not return home. Neighbors, relatives, and local residents participated in the search.

29.01.2026, 10:42
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Two Children Drowned in a Water Body in Bishkek. Photo

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a tragic event occurred in Bishkek: two children drowned in a water body. It is specified that the victims were a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy, who were in the water body in the residential area of "Bakay-Ata."

29.01.2026, 10:34
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Storm warning issued in Kyrgyzstan: avalanches expected in the mountains

From January 29 to 31, a storm warning has been issued in Kyrgyzstan due to increased avalanche danger. This is related to recent and expected precipitation, which increases pressure on the snow layers in the mountains. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the likelihood of avalanches and snow drifts significantly increases on the following key sections of the roads:

29.01.2026, 09:14
Dense fog expected in Bishkek and Chui region
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Dense fog expected in Bishkek and Chui region

Photo from the internet According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service, dense fog is forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley starting from 8:40 today, which will last for the next three hours. During this period, visibility may drop to 500 meters. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends that both drivers and pedestrians be especially cautious, reduce speed, and pay close attention to road conditions.

29.01.2026, 08:55
An avalanche occurred on the alternative North-South route
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An avalanche occurred on the alternative North-South route

On the 198th kilometer of the alternative North-South road, an avalanche occurred, with a volume of about 250-300 cubic meters. According to the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol," the road was cleared promptly by the 24th road maintenance enterprise, which used special equipment to eliminate the aftermath of the incident. The roadway was completely cleared.

28.01.2026, 23:09
Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified in a Private School in Bishkek
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Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified in a Private School in Bishkek

Today, an on-site inspection was conducted at the private school "Creative Taalim" in Bishkek by a working group led by the city's deputy mayor, Victoria Mozgacheva. This inspection was initiated following appeals from local residents, the press service of the mayor's office reports. As a result of the inspection, significant violations of safety standards were identified on the premises of the educational institution.

28.01.2026, 22:24
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Now it is not possible to initiate criminal cases for the purpose of conducting unscheduled tax audits, - Head of the State Tax Service A. Shykmamatov on the moratorium

- In accordance with the decree, President Sadyr Japarov has imposed a ban on unscheduled business inspections. This statement was made by Tazabek, citing the words of the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov. According to Shykmamatov, scheduled inspections will only be conducted for those companies identified as high-risk within the established system, rather than for all businesses indiscriminately. Typically, such plans are formed for a year.

28.01.2026, 20:47
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In "Ak-Orgo," a man was detained after a video with profanity and aggression

On January 27, 2026, a video appeared on Instagram capturing an incident in the "Ak-Orgo" microdistrict on Chamgarak Street in Bishkek. In this video, an unknown man displays rudeness and uses foul language, violating public order. In connection with this incident, information was entered into the electronic journal of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. During the investigation, a suspect was identified — T. A., born in 1987, who was taken to the police

28.01.2026, 19:38
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In Kyrgyzstan, three individuals wanted by Interpol were detained since the beginning of 2026.

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have detained three individuals wanted by Interpol as part of operational-search activities conducted since the beginning of 2026. The first of the detainees was a foreign national, G. D., born in 1979, who was caught in Bishkek. He was on an interstate wanted list for charges of intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. After his detention, he was sent to the investigative bodies of the

28.01.2026, 19:04
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In Bishkek, suspects in a series of pickpocketing incidents at markets were detained

On December 28, 2025, A. A. approached the Department of Internal Affairs of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek, reporting a theft at the Alamedin market. Unknown individuals stole an iPhone 12 Pro Max from the pocket of her minor daughter's jacket and fled the scene. Based on this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205 "Theft" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

28.01.2026, 18:25
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The GNS identified over 13,000 drinks without excise stamps in Bishkek

During tax control raids, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered a significant amount of excise goods being sold without excise stamps in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the STS. In particular, it concerns 13 thousand units of various beverages, including alcoholic, energy, and sugary drinks, which lacked the necessary excise stamps.

28.01.2026, 17:28
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The Federal Tax Service identified about 13,000 units of beverages without excise stamps

- The press service of the State Tax Service reports that approximately 13 thousand units of beverages, including alcoholic, energy drinks, and those containing sugar, were identified without excise stamps. In this regard, relevant reports were drawn up at the scene, and the materials were forwarded to law enforcement agencies for further investigation in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

28.01.2026, 17:28