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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $50,000 fraud has been detained.

- On September 23, 2025, a citizen identified as R.R. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, requesting measures to be taken against an individual named "K.", the press service of the department reports. According to his statement, on July 31, 2025, this individual offered him a job at a construction site located on Radishcheva Street in Bishkek. Gaining his trust, he took possession of $50,000 and then disappeared without

20.02.2026, 11:40
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In 2025, 19 workers died at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan

During the parliamentary hearings on the draft law "On Labor Protection," the Deputy Director of the Labor Legislation Control and Supervision Service, Cholponkul Madirov, reported that in 2025, 19 workers died at construction sites across the country. He noted that the service can only conduct scheduled inspections of working conditions. At the same time, an inspection from the Ministry of Construction is present at each construction site, responsible for monitoring working

20.02.2026, 11:06
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In Bishkek, a rhythmic gymnastics coach was detained

An incident occurred in Bishkek, during which a rhythmic gymnastics coach was detained. This was reported by the editorial office of Kaktus.media, citing information from the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs of the city. It became known that A. M. filed a complaint regarding an incident involving her daughter E. A., who was born in 2019. According to the mother, on December 24, 2025, during warm-up, the girl sustained serious injuries.

20.02.2026, 10:43
In Bishkek, a suspect in apartment sale fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in apartment sale fraud has been detained

The police are investigating the possible involvement of the detained individual in other similar crimes. A man suspected of fraud related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was confirmed by representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD).

20.02.2026, 10:41
More than 4 kilograms of drugs, grenades, and weapons seized in the city of Osh from organized crime group members
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More than 4 kilograms of drugs, grenades, and weapons seized in the city of Osh from organized crime group members

The employees of the Drug Control Service in Osh have disrupted the activities of an organized crime group that was involved in large-scale supplies of Afghan-produced drugs. During a search of a Daewoo Nexia car belonging to a 28-year-old citizen S.O.B., 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were found. The seized money and drugs became material evidence in the criminal case.

20.02.2026, 09:53
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $285,000 fraud has been detained.

A man suspected of fraudulent activities has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Bishkek City Police Department, H. M. reported to the police that a certain U. T. gained his trust and, under the pretext of purchasing an apartment in one of the residential complexes on M. Gorky Street, deceived him out of $284,267, which has not been returned to this day.

19.02.2026, 21:18
In Bishkek, a suspect in a large housing fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a large housing fraud has been detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man suspected of a major fraud related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of the city. According to the investigation, from October 2020 to February 2024, a 43-year-old citizen, U.T., managed to gain the trust of the victim and, under the pretext of formalizing a deal for the purchase of an

19.02.2026, 20:45
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In Chuy Region, the head of the investigation department of the GKNB has been detained on suspicion of corruption

According to sources in law enforcement, the head of the investigative department of the GKNB in the Chui region, B.B., was detained on suspicion of corrupt activities. The detention took place on February 17, and on February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek reviewed the petition of the interdepartmental investigative group and imposed a preventive measure in the form of detention until April 15, 2026.

19.02.2026, 19:57
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Teacher reported being beaten by a student. Footage from the scene has emerged.

Journalists Kaktus.media received a video from readers, allegedly filmed at school No. 83 in Bishkek. According to the information, there was no fight between the student and the teacher, and the teacher is being accused without grounds. The video shows a man being pushed, and he falls onto the concrete floor. Soon, students surround him, one of whom is holding the person who pushed the teacher.

19.02.2026, 19:37
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The court chose a measure of restraint for Nurgazy Anarkulov.

Nurgazy Anarkulov, representing the interests of Kamchybek Tashiev, has been placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1. This information was confirmed by law enforcement officials for the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, February 19, an investigative judge from the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek issued a decision to arrest Anarkulov for a period of two months. He is accused of organizing mass riots.

19.02.2026, 18:37
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The head of the investigation department of the GKNB in the Chuy region has been arrested. He is linked to Jakypbekov.

The head of the investigation department of the GKNB for the Chuy region, Berdibek Boronbaev, was detained on February 17 on suspicion of corrupt activities. This was reported by sources familiar with the situation to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek granted the request of the head of the interdepartmental investigative group, who is the head of the investigative department of the Military Prosecutor's Office.

19.02.2026, 17:10
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In the UK, King Charles III's brother - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - has been detained.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been arrested in the UK on charges of abuse of power. He had previously lost all his titles due to his connection with Jeffrey Epstein. This was reported by the Russian service of the BBC. On February 19, footage emerged of vehicles arriving at the royal estate of Sandringham, located in Norfolk, where Mountbatten-Windsor resides. The British police then issued a statement regarding his arrest, without naming the detained

19.02.2026, 17:08
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Mass brawl at a school in Bishkek: injured in the hospital, a case has been opened

In one of the schools in Bishkek, a mass brawl occurred among high school students, as reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Directorate. Immediately after receiving information about the conflict, police officers arrived at the scene. They were able to stop the fight and called an ambulance for medical assistance. Several teenagers were hospitalized for examination. Participants in the incident, as well as their parents, were taken to the district internal affairs

19.02.2026, 16:18
Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew, detained in the Epstein case
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Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew, detained in the Epstein case

Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, 66-year-old Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been detained in connection with financier Jeffrey Epstein. The British police conducted a search at his residence on the grounds of Sandringham Palace, as reported by The Telegraph. Archive photo. Detention of the brother of the King of the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew, in the Epstein case

19.02.2026, 15:25
In Bishkek, a teacher and a student fought. A forensic examination has been appointed.
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In Bishkek, a teacher and a student fought. A forensic examination has been appointed.

An incident occurred between a teacher and his student at one of the educational institutions in Bishkek, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District. According to information from the police, on February 16, a call was received by the "102" service regarding a conflict between a teacher and a student. As a result of this incident, a report was registered, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

19.02.2026, 14:24
Pollution from Exhaust Gases. In Bishkek, the Owners of Three Cars Were Fined
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Pollution from Exhaust Gases. In Bishkek, the Owners of Three Cars Were Fined

On February 19, employees of the Bishkek Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, working in tandem with the patrol police, conducted a raid aimed at identifying vehicles that exceed permissible pollutant emission standards. Such events are held regularly to improve air quality and reduce pollution levels in the capital.

19.02.2026, 13:50
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Girl injured during warm-up. Rhythmic gymnastics coach detained.

According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District, a woman suspected of causing serious harm to health was detained in Bishkek. The incident occurred on December 24, 2025, when during a warm-up, a rhythmic gymnastics coach allegedly injured her daughter, born in 2019, according to the mother’s statement. A resident of the capital contacted the police requesting action against the coach. As a result, the incident was registered under Article 130 of the Criminal Code

19.02.2026, 12:41
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In Chuy Region, a suspect in the theft of a farming household's money has been detained

In the Chui region, as a result of operational activities "Bandit" and "Arsenal," a suspect in theft was detained, as reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. It became known that on January 24, 2026, T.E., born in 1996, who is the director of the K.K. farming enterprise located in the village of Sretenska, approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow district. He reported that on January 24 at 15:00, a citizen K.D. illegally

19.02.2026, 12:40
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Attempt to Illegally Export Livestock Worth One Million Som from Kyrgyzstan

On February 19 of this year, there was an attempt to illegally export 36 sheep from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. Border guards noticed that a truck was following them, and a chase ensued. While a passenger car accompanying the cargo tried to hinder the border guards' efforts, the truck itself attempted to escape. The press service of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this incident. The situation began to unfold when the border guards spotted a Volkswagen Crafter moving

19.02.2026, 12:36
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Former GKNB employee "Pito" placed in SIZO-1

On February 17, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place D.S.D., a former employee of the GKNB, better known by the nickname "Pito," in custody. According to information provided by the court's press service on February 19 to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary," the charges against D.S.D. were brought under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning corruption.

19.02.2026, 11:38
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Notebook with a Swastika, "Recipe" for a Bomb, and Preparation for a Terrorist Act - GKNB on the Radicalization of Teenagers

On February 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported a troubling trend of youth radicalization in Kyrgyzstan via the internet. The agency emphasized that despite the positive aspects of the network, such as education and communication, there are also dangerous groups that manipulate teenagers, drawing them into extremist ideologies and terrorism. In the SCNS, it was noted that radicalization occurs remotely, as teenagers are gradually persuaded to adopt

19.02.2026, 11:33
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The Ministry of Health commented on the detention of a nephrologist.

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has made an official statement regarding the information about the detention of a nephrologist. In the department, it was noted that an investigation is currently underway, being conducted by authorized law enforcement agencies in accordance with current legislation.

19.02.2026, 11:20
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In Kyrgyzstan, 6 fires registered in one day

In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, 6 cases of fire have been registered in the last 24 hours, and 5 fire brigades have been mobilized to extinguish them. According to the information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fires occurred in the Jalal-Abad region, one in Bishkek, and one incident has been recorded in the Naryn, Chui, and Talas regions.

19.02.2026, 11:18
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GNS Employees Disrupted the Illegal Circulation of 21.9 Thousand Packs of Cigarettes Without Excise Stamps

- During a raid for tax control conducted in the village of Birik in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, employees of the State Tax Service discovered cigarettes without excise stamps. This information was announced by the agency's press service. During the raid, the operation of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle was recorded, which was engaged in the transfer of tobacco products to another vehicle.

19.02.2026, 11:16
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Aylun Akkiyizova, missing in Bishkek, found in Karakol

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek successfully located the minor Aylun Akkiyizova, born in 2008, who had been missing since February 16, 2026. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department, the girl left her home to study at the college affiliated with the I. Razakov Kyrgyz State Technical University, but did not return.

19.02.2026, 11:15
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In one of the schools in Bishkek, a 10th-grade student and a 69-year-old teacher got into a fight.

In Bishkek, at educational institution No. 83, an incident occurred between a 10th-grade student and his 69-year-old teacher. This fact was confirmed by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to law enforcement agencies, a report about the conflict was received on February 16 at around 11:30 AM. Police arrived at the scene and found that the conflict occurred between K.B., a teacher born in 1957, and student M.K., born in 2010.

19.02.2026, 11:14
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The GKNB opposed the establishment of a commission to review criminal cases

On February 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on the increasing proposals to create an interdepartmental commission to review criminal cases conducted by their service over the past five years. In response to these initiatives, the GKNB emphasized that there is a legally established procedure according to which state power must rely on the principles of separation of functions and powers of various state bodies, as provided by the Constitution.

19.02.2026, 11:12
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Tax officials intercepted a large batch of smuggled cigarettes

During a raid conducted by the State Tax Service employees in the village of Birdik, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, a large batch of cigarettes without excise stamps was discovered. The press service of the STS reported this incident. During the inspection, the inspectors noticed the overload of tobacco products from a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van into another vehicle.

19.02.2026, 11:02
Tax officials seized a large batch of counterfeit cigarettes
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Tax officials seized a large batch of counterfeit cigarettes

The operation took place in the village of Birik Employees of the tax service in the Issyk-Ata district, specifically in the village of Birik, thwarted an attempt to illegally transport tobacco products. The press service of the agency reported this incident.

19.02.2026, 10:56
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The Head of the Cabinet presented the new mayor Janar Akaev to the Osh City Hall.

At a meeting of the central office of the city administration of Osh, the new mayor Janar Akayev was introduced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev. As reported by the press service of the Cabinet on February 19, Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of the city administration for the socio-economic progress of the city, the improvement of the quality of municipal services, and the creation of comfortable living conditions

19.02.2026, 10:43
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In Bishkek, a 69-year-old teacher and a high school student got into a fight at school

On February 19, the press service of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs reported on an incident that occurred at one of the schools in Bishkek. As a result of a conflict that took place on February 16 at around 11:30, a scuffle broke out between a teacher and a high school student. A forensic investigative group was dispatched to the scene, which identified the participants in the fight: 69-year-old K.B., born in 1957, and 13-year-old M.K., born in 2010.

19.02.2026, 10:39
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Aibek Tashmatov, nicknamed Kuchuk, has been arrested. Video

The detention of the director of the sports college, Aybek Tashmatov, also known as Kuchuk, took place at the initiative of the Military Prosecutor's Office. This information was provided to the editorial staff of Kaktus.media by representatives of the law enforcement agencies.

19.02.2026, 10:39