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Fine and Deprivation of Awards. The former Chairman of the State Tax Service Abduvafov and his Deputy Kydyrgychov have been sentenced.

The charges were brought against Abduvaporov and Kydyrgychov after their interrogations, which took place on December 5-6, 2024, at the GKNB. In anticipation of these events, on December 3, law enforcement conducted searches in four departments of the GNS in the capital. Since the former officials were detained, they have been held in custody in the GKNB pre-trial detention center. The latest measure of restraint, extended until January 14, 2026, concerned their detention. Following the court

13.01.2026, 20:08
Former Prime Minister of Georgia Garibashvili received five years in prison
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Former Prime Minister of Georgia Garibashvili received five years in prison

The court found him guilty of illegal enrichment Irakli Garibashvili, who previously served as the Prime Minister of Georgia, was convicted of illegal enrichment and sentenced to five years in prison. According to information provided by the Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia and published by DW, the former prime minister agreed to a plea deal with the prosecution and admitted his guilt.

13.01.2026, 19:36
Immorality. The Police Shut Down Private Youth Parties in Bishkek
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Immorality. The Police Shut Down Private Youth Parties in Bishkek

In Bishkek, organizers of closed youth parties were punished for distributing pornographic materials In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, an organization that held private parties for youth has been shut down. This became known from reports received from representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD).

13.01.2026, 19:32
48-year-old Kyrgyz woman died in Malta
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48-year-old Kyrgyz woman died in Malta

Her friend was hospitalized A tragic incident occurred in Malta, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan in St. George's Bay. This was reported by local media.

13.01.2026, 19:17
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Car theft at a gas station. The suspect has been placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1.

According to a report from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 11 at 09:55, a citizen named T. M. contacted law enforcement. He reported that at a gas station, an unknown person approached him and asked for money. After he refused, the victim stated that this person began to threaten him, insult him, and even attempted to use physical force by grabbing him by the collar. At the moment when T. M. entered the gas station building, the perpetrator took advantage of

13.01.2026, 19:01
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A Man Left Home and Did Not Return. Relatives Ask for Help in His Search

According to information provided by his family to Kaktus.media, Isakov Anarbek Toktobekovich, born in 1973, has been missing. On the day of his disappearance, December 21, 2025, he left his home located at: 14 Galereya Street, and no one has seen him since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, a red jacket, black sweatpants, and brown shoes.

13.01.2026, 16:37
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Suspect in Murder Detained in Talas

In the Talas region, a man has been detained on suspicion of murder. This was reported by the press service of the regional internal affairs department. According to the agency, on January 11, a signal was received by the police from the regional hospital during the night. Doctors reported that an ambulance crew had brought a man in critical condition to the facility.

13.01.2026, 15:50
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Incorrectly parked. The lawyer voluntarily paid the fine.

In connection with the video published on January 12 on Instagram, the press service of the Bishkek Traffic Police reported that the well-known lawyer Sherdor Abdykaparov decided to voluntarily pay the fine. He parked his car in a prohibited area, thereby violating clause 12.4 of the Traffic Rules of the Kyrgyz Republic. After that, the lawyer independently contacted representatives of the Bishkek Traffic Police. A report on the violation was drawn up against him, and he faced the punishment

13.01.2026, 14:35
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In Yakutia, a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic was convicted for participating in the creation of an illegal migration channel.

As a result of the work of the FSB of Russia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), a channel for the illegal migration of citizens from Kyrgyzstan was uncovered. During operational activities, participants of this group, who acted in collusion, were identified. It became known that the roles of the participants in the criminal scheme were clearly defined, and they were engaged in the registration of migration accounting for foreign citizens without the necessary legal grounds, as reported by the

13.01.2026, 14:01
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Kudretu Taychabarov's detention in the pre-trial detention center extended in the case of participation in an organized group

According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the arrest of Kudret Taychabarov, the former head of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, has been extended by the Pervomaisky District Court until February 8, 2026. He has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic for "Creating or participating in an organized group." The criminal case was initiated after a registration refusal, and Taychabarov was detained. In his video

13.01.2026, 13:13
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The video captured an SUV thief

The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported the detention of a suspect in the theft of an SUV. According to law enforcement information, the incident occurred on December 30, 2025, around 03:30. The duty unit of the OVD in the city of Balykchy received a signal via the 112 service that an unknown person had stolen the black Mitsubishi Pajero belonging to citizen S.A., born in 1996, which was parked.

13.01.2026, 12:39
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In 24 hours, three fires occurred in the Jalal-Abad region

Over the past 24 hours, three cases of fires have been recorded in the Jalal-Abad region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As reported by the agency, in the Aksy district, in the village of Kyzyl-Zhar, on T. Tynybekov Street, a fire occurred in the chimney of a residential house. The main cause of the fire was improper use of heating stoves and chimneys.

13.01.2026, 11:49
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In the village of Bayetovo, a car burned down

An incident involving a car fire occurred on A. Sultanalieva Street in the village of Bayetovo, located in the Ak-Talinsky district. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

13.01.2026, 11:37
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In Bishkek, fake police officers were detained. They are suspected of fraud involving thousands of dollars.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, suspects have been detained in Bishkek for deceiving citizens by posing as law enforcement officers. In January of this year, K. A. contacted the internal investigations department of the Ministry, reporting that unknown individuals, pretending to be police officers, swindled him out of $10,000, promising to resolve his issues related to a criminal case. After receiving the money, the criminals disappeared. Additionally, the identity

13.01.2026, 11:04
In Bishkek, a venue where closed parties were held has been shut down
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In Bishkek, a venue where closed parties were held has been shut down

According to information from the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, law enforcement officials shut down the activities of a group that was hosting private parties and posting photos and videos from these events on social media. Administrative protocols have been drawn up against several women. These are citizens T.I. (born 2002), I.A. (born 1996), O.G. (born 2001), R.D. (born 1999), and J.A. (born 2001), who were held accountable under Article 109 ("Distribution of

13.01.2026, 10:53
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Private Parties Held in Bishkek. Organizers Punished (photos, videos)

According to information from the capital's police, individuals who organized closed parties in Bishkek have been fined. On January 6, law enforcement received information that a series of private events were taking place in the city, after which materials from these events were posted publicly on social media and Telegram channels. In their statement, the police urged citizens, including parents and youth, to adhere to public moral standards and legislation. They also reminded that

13.01.2026, 10:52
In Bishkek, girls organizing private parties were fined
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In Bishkek, girls organizing private parties were fined

In Bishkek, a group was identified that organized closed parties, the photos and videos of which were subsequently published on social media. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. According to law enforcement, the venues for the events changed periodically and were always rented in advance.

13.01.2026, 10:38
Private parties were held in Bishkek. Organizers punished.
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Private parties were held in Bishkek. Organizers punished.

According to information from the capital's police, the organizers of closed parties have been detained in Bishkek. As per data received on January 6, law enforcement agencies learned that private events were taking place in the city, after which participants posted photos and videos on open platforms such as social networks and Telegram. "As a result of the conducted activities, one of the establishments where these parties were held was closed," the official statement noted.

13.01.2026, 10:12
In Manas, the police are investigating the death of a woman found hanged.
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In Manas, the police are investigating the death of a woman found hanged.

Photo of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad Region. An investigative check is being conducted regarding the death of a woman On January 10, in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the body of a 40-year-old woman was found in one of the houses. According to preliminary data from the police, she was discovered hanged. The press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region reported that a signal about the incident was received at the duty

13.01.2026, 10:09
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Promised to resolve the criminal case for $10,000. Suspects detained

On January 13, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects in a fraud case. In early 2026, a resident of Bishkek contacted the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a statement. He reported that a group of men, posing as law enforcement officers, demanded $10,000 from him, promising to resolve his issue related to a criminal case. However, after receiving the money, they disappeared.

13.01.2026, 09:43
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Mass Protests and Unrest. The State Department Urges U.S. Citizens to Leave Iran

Amid large-scale protests accompanied by internet access restrictions and disruptions in public transportation, the U.S. State Department strongly advises its citizens to leave Iran. This information is published on the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran here. Americans are advised to consider alternative means of communication in advance and, if possible, to leave the country through land borders with Turkey, Armenia, or Turkmenistan.

13.01.2026, 09:26
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Closed parties in Bishkek. Suspects in the distribution of pornography detained.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, on January 13, the activities of a group organizing closed parties were prevented. A signal about private events being held in the capital, where photo and video materials were being recorded, was received by the police on January 6. These materials were then posted on social networks popular in Kyrgyzstan.

13.01.2026, 09:21
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They Pretended to Be Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Suspects in Fraud Found in Bishkek

In Bishkek, law enforcement officials detained a group of fraudsters who deceived citizens by posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the agency, at the beginning of 2026, a citizen named K.A. approached them, complaining about a scam that resulted in him losing his money.

13.01.2026, 09:08
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8 residents of the Moscow region fined for illegal fuel sales

On January 12, illegal sales of fuel and lubricants were recorded in the Moscow district of the Chui region, resulting in eight citizens being fined a total of 24,000 soms. This information was provided by the district department responsible for road safety. According to the agency, there are five rural districts in the area. The Road Traffic Service noted that despite regular explanatory activities with local residents, instances of illegal fuel sales continue to be identified both along the

13.01.2026, 08:51
In Kyrgyzstan, 16 fires were registered in one day
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In Kyrgyzstan, 16 fires were registered in one day

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reports 16 fires that occurred in the last 24 hours. According to the agency's information, there were 5 incidents in Bishkek, 5 cases recorded in Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, 2 in Chui and Naryn regions, and 1 fire occurred in the Issyk-Kul region.

13.01.2026, 08:39
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Incident with an elderly pedestrian. The Ministry of Internal Affairs claims that a criminal was being transported.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on a video circulated on social media, in which a patrol officer pushes an elderly man, causing him to fall onto the road. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on the day of the incident, law enforcement officers were involved in organizing temporary restrictions on movement for pedestrians and vehicles due to the transportation of a suspect in a serious crime under guard.

12.01.2026, 21:36
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At Issyk-Kul, the investigation revealed the privatization of land by a farming enterprise with an inflated area by 16 times — the court issued a verdict against the state notary.

In the Issyk-Kul region, a court trial took place, resulting in the acquittal of a former state notary in a case related to the documentation of land plots in the Ton district. According to data from the State Register of Judicial Acts, I.K.T. acted as a notary of the state notary office of the Ton district since June 13, 2003. However, he did not fulfill his duties properly, which led to the commission of an official crime.

12.01.2026, 20:46
In Suzak, a man confessed to the murder of his wife
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In Suzak, a man confessed to the murder of his wife

In the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, a 28-year-old woman became a victim of her husband. This was reported by the press service of the local police. According to law enforcement, on January 3, 2026, at 19:55, a call was received on the emergency services number 102 from a man born in 1990, residing in Suzak. He confessed that during a family conflict, he killed his wife, who was born in 1997.

12.01.2026, 19:56
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In Kadamzha, a driver hit a child and fled the scene of the accident.

According to law enforcement agencies, on January 4 at around 21:35, a call was received at the Kadamjay District Internal Affairs Department regarding a traffic accident on the Osh – Razakov highway, passing through the village of Kok-Talaa, in the area of the Maydanskiy rural district. It was reported that an unknown vehicle hit a child and, without providing assistance, fled the scene of the incident. Later, a 30-year-old driver, residing in the village of Chechme in the Birlik rural

12.01.2026, 19:53
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Driver fled after hit-and-run: Teenager fell into a coma

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjai area, a driver was detained who hit a teenager and left the scene of the accident, reports the local police department. According to information provided by law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 4, 2026, at around 21:35. A call was received at the Kadamjai police station reporting that a teenager had been struck by a vehicle on the Osh—Razakov highway, near the village of Kök-Talaa, and the driver managed to flee the scene without

12.01.2026, 19:43
In the Talas District, a man dealt fatal blows with a stick
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In the Talas District, a man dealt fatal blows with a stick

On the night of January 11, 2026, a call was received at the Talas District Police Department from a local hospital, reporting the admission of a man in critical condition. The press service of the regional police department stated that the identity of the victim had not been established.

12.01.2026, 19:39
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Suspects in Robbery Detained in Nookat

Police officers in the Osh region detained men suspected of robberies in the city of Nookat. According to law enforcement, on January 5, A. Z., born in 1982, reported to the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs. He stated that on December 17 in Nookat, he was beaten by a stranger who stole his mobile phone.

12.01.2026, 19:37
Former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Sent to Pretrial Detention Center
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Former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Sent to Pretrial Detention Center

According to information from the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the decision to place Berdiev in custody was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek. According to the ruling issued on January 12, the request of the investigator of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic for the application of a preventive measure in the form of arrest for the accused B. A. T. (Berdiev Akkulu Tagaevich) was granted. Berdiev, who is accused of committing fraud on a particularly

12.01.2026, 19:08
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In the Suzak District, a woman was killed. Her husband has been detained.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, an investigation is underway regarding the murder of a young woman. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on January 3, a resident of the Suzak district, born in 1990, called the emergency number 102 and reported that he had killed his wife, born in 1997, during a family quarrel, at approximately 19:55.

12.01.2026, 19:03
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Labor migrant who returned from Russia reported to the police about the murder of his wife.

A tragic event occurred in the Suzak district: a 28-year-old woman became a victim of her husband, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information, on January 3, 2026, at about 19:55, a 28-year-old man called the duty station of the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department and confessed to killing his wife, born in 1997, after a family conflict.

12.01.2026, 19:00
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In Noocat, a car was stolen and then they tried to exchange it for another one on social media.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on December 1, 2025, M. E., a man born in 1966, reported to the Nookat District Police Department. He stated that on the night of December 1, his VAZ-2107 car was stolen by unknown individuals from in front of his house. This incident was registered, and a preliminary investigation was initiated. Based on the collected data, a criminal case was opened under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

12.01.2026, 18:55
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Batken: Over 50,000 Traffic Violations Detected in 2025

In the Batken region, 50,909 violations of traffic rules were recorded in 2025, and as a result of road traffic accidents, 41 people lost their lives. This was reported today, January 12, at an operational meeting summarizing the activities of the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region for the 12 months of 2025.

12.01.2026, 18:54