According to information from the victim, the perpetrators deceived her into believing that it was necessary to transfer funds "to protect her property and finance counter-terrorism activities," which was made possible by abusing her trust, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department.
Believing the fraudsters, the woman sold her apartment and transferred the entire amount to various bank accounts, ultimately sending money to 18 account details of one bank. As a result of these fraudulent actions, she suffered significant financial damage.
Based on the incident, the Investigation Department of the First May District Police of Bishkek has initiated a criminal case under Article 209, Part 1 (Intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual asset wallets, and SIM cards to third parties) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During operational and special investigative activities, the capital's police identified the so-called "droppers."
They turned out to be: J.D. (born in 2009), O.B. (born in 2006), S.D. (born in 1995), O.V. (born in 2007), K.A. (born in 2007), and J.A. (born in 2007). All of them were detained and placed in the detention center of the Bishkek City Police Department in accordance with the procedure established by Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Attention!
The Bishkek City Police Department warns citizens against transferring their bank cards, SIM cards, and access to mobile banking applications to third parties. Such actions are subject to criminal liability under Article 209, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which entails imprisonment for up to seven years with confiscation of property. Ignorance of fraudulent schemes does not exempt one from liability.
Message to parents:
Dear parents!
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where minors become involved in fraudulent schemes related to "droppers." Teenagers are promised easy money without revealing the real consequences.
We urge you to pay attention to your children's social circle, their online activity, and the financial transactions they may be making. Explain to them that transferring bank cards and personal data, as well as participating in such schemes, is a criminal offense that can seriously damage their future.
Dear citizens!
If you have information about illegal activities, please report it immediately to the 24-hour hotline at 102.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where minors become involved in fraudulent schemes related to "droppers." Teenagers are promised easy money without revealing the real consequences.
We urge you to pay attention to your children's social circle, their online activity, and the financial transactions they may be making. Explain to them that transferring bank cards and personal data, as well as participating in such schemes, is a criminal offense that can seriously damage their future.
Dear citizens!
If you have information about illegal activities, please report it immediately to the 24-hour hotline at 102.
