Two Uzbek nationals wanted internationally arrested in Osh

Criminal investigation officers in Osh city detained two Uzbek nationals who were on an international wanted list, the city’s police department reported.

The first man, 38, was detained on August 6 at an apartment on Masaliev Street. According to police, he is a resident of Andijan and had previously been convicted several times.

The man had been internationally wanted since December 31, 2025. Uzbek authorities were searching for him on suspicion of crimes involving violence against civilians and law enforcement officers.

The second man, 41, was detained on August 7 on Avicenna Street. He is also a resident of Andijan region. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Osh, he was wanted in Tashkent on suspicion of murder.

Both detainees were placed in a temporary detention facility. Authorities are considering their transfer to law enforcement agencies of Uzbekistan.