On February 21, strong gusts of wind were observed in Bishkek and the Chui region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. On Moskovskaya Street, the wind blew off the roof of an apartment building, which then fell onto a neighboring structure.
A video has appeared on Kyrgyzstan's WhatsApp, capturing a fight between citizens and police officers in one of the houses on Samoylenko Street in Bishkek. The video's author claims that the authorities plan to evict people onto the streets in winter. However, as reported on February 21 by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, the eviction did indeed take place, but it occurred on October 14, 2025.
On February 18, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek issued a decision to detain former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Chynberdi Tolonov. This information was confirmed by the court's press service on February 21 for the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Tolonov is suspected of committing a crime under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is currently in pre-trial detention facility No. 1, and the detention period
A tragic incident occurred near Cape Khoboy: a UAZ with nine Chinese tourists fell through the ice of Baikal. According to preliminary data, two of them managed to survive, while the others died. This was reported by the Investigative Committee of Russia.
A video has surfaced online showing vehicles of the brands "HOVO" and "SHACMAN" violating traffic rules, creating potentially dangerous situations for other road users. According to information provided by the traffic safety department of the Internal Affairs of the Jumgal district, checks have been initiated regarding this incident. The Deputy Head of the State Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Police Lieutenant Colonel
According to information provided by the senior prosecutor of the Bishkek city prosecutor's office, Eradil Asybekov, in 2025, Bishkek recorded 4,029 traffic accidents, of which 120 resulted in fatalities. This data was announced on February 19 during the "AKIpress Summary" editorial. Analysis shows that the highest number of accidents occurred in the Lenin district, where 1,155 cases were recorded. Following is the Pervomaisky district with 1,029 incidents, Sverdlovsky with 978,
The investigation into several criminal cases related to large-scale fraudulent schemes has been initiated by the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, local law enforcement agencies reported. It has been revealed that a group was identified that used hundreds of mobile numbers to deceive citizens, posing as employees of banks and government institutions. Their actions were based on a well-thought-out strategy that included social engineering, psychological pressure, and mass
Photo from the internet. Chynberdi Tolonov Chynberdi Tolonov, who holds the position of head of the state buildings department under the office of the president of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been detained. This is reported by news sources, citing information from law enforcement representatives. According to available data, he was taken to the Military Prosecutor's Office at the beginning of this week.
Photo from the internet. Ryspek Sydygaliev According to local media, the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Ryspek Sydygaliev, has been detained. The investigative service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) confirmed that he was detained on suspicion of corrupt activities.
As part of anti-corruption measures in the healthcare system, illegal activities of the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, S.R.S., have been uncovered, as reported by the press service of the GKNB. According to available information, from 2022 to 2023, while serving as the head of the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, he systematically demanded money from subordinates for personal enrichment.
According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention is related to the actions of Sydygaliev as the head of the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision in Transport of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2022-2023. During this period, he allegedly organized regular collection of money from subordinates for personal enrichment, according to the investigation data. Currently, investigative activities are ongoing to
According to information provided by law enforcement agencies to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, Tolonov was arrested at the beginning of the current week. At the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, the editorial office of Kaktus.media confirmed that on February 18, the court granted the request of the investigative group led by an investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As a result of this decision, a preventive measure in the form of detention was chosen for Tolonov, who
On February 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of Ryspek Sydygaliev, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health, as part of the fight against corruption in the healthcare sector. The investigation states that from 2022 to 2023, when Sydygaliev was in charge of the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, he "organized a systematic collection of funds from subordinate employees for
In the Osh region, law enforcement officers stopped a large-scale telephone fraud scheme, as reported by the press service of the department. The investigative authorities have begun an investigation in connection with several criminal cases related to large-scale fraud.
In the Ton District, the campaign for the voluntary surrender of weapons continues as part of the operation "Arsenal". According to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, operational groups engaged in the voluntary surrender of firearms that are in illegal circulation continue their work in the Ton District as part of the event called "Arsenal".
On February 20, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects in illegal drug trafficking. The investigation established that three individuals: R.U.U., born in 1992, O.u.N., born in 1995, and B.u.K., born in 1997, were detained while transporting a significant volume of drugs from the Toktogul district to the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
During the operational and preventive event "Illegal" in the Batken region, nine foreigners were held administratively liable. This information was received from the regional internal affairs department. Photo of the Batken Region Internal Affairs Department. Nine foreigners fined
In Karakol, a suspect in a fraud case related to food orders made on behalf of government institutions was detained. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on December 22, 2025, the owner of an establishment, E.S., reported to the local police station. He stated that he received a call from a stranger who ordered 6 portions of manti to be delivered to the mayor's office of Karakol.
Recently, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained in Bishkek for impersonating a police officer and promising to resolve issues related to a criminal case for a monetary reward. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The criminal, using fictitious connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, managed to deceive a citizen, J.A.Z., and seize 500 US dollars.
In Karakol, law enforcement agencies detained a fraudster who used a proven scheme to deceive café owners. According to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, the suspect posed as an employee of government institutions or a client ordering a large banquet, extorting money from entrepreneurs. Photo from the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region. Suspect
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detained individual, known as Ch. R. Zh., deceived Zh. A. Zh. into handing over 500 dollars, claiming to have connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Following this, a criminal case was initiated against Zh. A. Zh. at the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, and Ch. R. Zh. threatened him with arrest. He offered to resolve the situation for an additional fee of 2000
On February 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a suspect in extortion of a bribe. During a counterintelligence operation, law enforcement agencies received information about the illegal activities of a citizen with the initials Ch.R.Z., who was posing as an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The employees of the Internal Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted operational activities, as a result of which the activities of a group of fraudsters were stopped. These individuals, posing as law enforcement officers, committed illegal actions in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was found that under the guise of checking for crimes in residential premises, they illegally entered citizens'
A mediator who was buying bank cards has been detained Recently, a suspect in a large-scale fraud involving a bank card was detained in the Chuy region. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region.
As a result of counterintelligence activities by the GKNB, facts about the criminal activity of a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic named Ch.R.Z. came to light, who posed as an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to information provided by the agency, it was revealed that this person, using his alleged connections with the senior leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, deceitfully obtained 500 US dollars from a citizen named Zh.A.Z. In this regard, a criminal case was
The press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects in a car theft that occurred on January 11 in Bishkek. The incident took place at a painting workshop located on Almatinskaya Street. According to the victim, his car, a "KIA K5," was stolen from there.
According to information provided by the senior prosecutor of the Bishkek city prosecutor's office, Eradil Asybekov, in 2025, 4,029 traffic accidents were registered in Bishkek. This report was published on February 19 in the "AKIpress Summary." Of the total number of accidents, 120 incidents resulted in tragic consequences, claiming the lives of 124 people.
On February 20, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to the information, on December 12, 2025, a 77-year-old resident of the capital contacted the police. She reported that she had become a victim of fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers and transferred a large sum — 850,000 soms.
Employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during operational activities, identified and stopped the criminal activities of a group of individuals posing as police officers. These individuals were conducting illegal actions in the territory of Bishkek. It was revealed that the criminals, under the pretext of conducting official checks to uncover facts of illegal activities in citizens' apartments, unlawfully entered their
Yesterday, on February 19, the military prosecutor's office of Kyrgyzstan detained Tilek Abdykalikov, who holds the position of head of the 6th department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for the Chui region. This information was confirmed by the editorial office of Kaktus.media in the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek. According to the provided data, Abdykalikov was arrested at the request of the head of the interagency investigative group, who leads the investigative
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, responsible for combating the illegal drug trade, identified and halted the activities of an organized crime group in Osh that was engaged in the distribution of a large batch of drugs of Afghan origin. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, during a search of a Daewoo Nexia vehicle belonging to 28-year-old S. O. B., 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were found, which became material evidence in the case.
On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek made a decision to detain Nurgazy Anarkulov. Confirmation of this information was published by the court's press service on February 20 in the AKIpress summary. He is accused of organizing and preparing for mass riots under Articles 41 part 2, 36, and 278 part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Anarkulov will remain in custody in pre-trial detention center No. 1 until April 10.
On February 19, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Oktyabrsky District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A citizen contacted law enforcement for assistance regarding the actions of a young man who claimed to be the son of one of the police leaders. He offered his services for 20,000 soms, promising to help recover funds, but ultimately turned out to be a fraudster.
On February 20, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a group of fake police officers. According to information received from the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, cases of illegal actions by individuals posing as police officers were recorded in Bishkek.
A criminal group engaged in the distribution of drugs produced in Afghanistan was stopped in Osh. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, more than 4.7 kilograms of hashish, as well as weapons, ammunition, and significant amounts of cash were seized during the operation. The detention of the criminal group was carried out by officers of the Drug Control Service.
In the Chui region, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate detained a suspect in a large-scale fraud case involving a bank card, as reported by the press service of the agency. According to law enforcement, on February 5, 2026, a citizen identified as K.A., born in 1981, approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district for assistance. He reported that on the same day he received a call via WhatsApp, during which he was asked to provide a four-digit code. As a
On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a fraud case in Bishkek. A report to the police was received from one of the residents of the capital on February 4. He stated that on January 17, he sold 8 sheep for 134,000 soms. However, the buyer only paid 60,000 soms, promising to return the remaining amount within two hours, but ultimately did not fulfill his obligations.
In the Batken region, a citizen has been detained for the illegal collection of ferula seeds. According to the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, employees of the Department of Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity of the Batken Regional Administration, during joint operational activities with law enforcement agencies, discovered the illegal transportation of seeds of the wild-growing ferula foetida
The former head of the investigative department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Chui region, B.B.I., was arrested by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek on February 19. The court's press service confirmed this information to the publication "AKIpress Digest" on February 20. At the moment, B.B.I. is in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department, where he will remain until April 15. He is charged under Article 336, Part 1
They previously worked in private security companies In Bishkek, the illegal activities of a group of fraudsters who posed as police officers and conducted unlawful actions have been stopped. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
She has been charged with causing injuries to a girl during training A.M. reported to the police the need to take action against the coach who trains her 7-year-old daughter. She claims that the child sustained bodily injuries during the training session. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek.
A nephrologist, detained in a case related to the amputation of a teenager's leg, is now under house arrest during the investigation. This information was confirmed by the detained person's lawyer, Yevgeniya Krapivina, on February 20. On February 18, a specialist N.B. was detained at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, in October 2024, she made mistakes while providing medical
On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek made a decision to detain Aibek Tashmatov, who holds the position of director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov (known as the sports school). This information was confirmed by the press service of the district court on February 20, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Tashmatov is suspected of corrupt activities, which are classified under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of
On February 19, in Bishkek, at one of the schools, high school students organized a mass brawl, which became known to the juvenile affairs inspector of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. Police officers promptly arrived at the scene and were able to stop the conflict. An ambulance was also called, which took the injured teenagers to a medical facility.
On February 19, the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety conducted a raid in the Chui region called "Re-equipment." According to information from the State Traffic Safety Department, during the event, 37 vehicles, mostly SUVs, were placed in the impound lot in Tokmok.
As a result of the operation, 37 vehicles were seized, which were equipped with homemade additional tanks for transporting fuel and lubricants. Among them, SUVs predominated. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During a special inspection, employees of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety identified 37 drivers who had installed illegal fuel containers on their vehicles. These tanks were
The suspect will remain in a temporary detention facility until April 15 The head of the 6th department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, was detained by the military prosecutor's office on charges of corrupt activities.
The head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security in Bishkek, known as Grudak, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office. According to preliminary data, he is suspected of corruption crimes. According to the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, A.T. will remain in a temporary detention facility until April 15. This measure was taken based on materials collected during the investigation. He is charged under the article