Employees of the Bishkek police successfully identified and suppressed the activities of a group involved in internet fraud, according to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital.
As a result of operational search activities, it was established that the members of the criminal group acted according to a pre-developed plan, performing various roles. The group included so-called droppers — individuals whose bank cards and accounts received funds obtained through criminal means, as well as a drop coordinator — a person responsible for organizing and controlling the actions of the droppers. Additionally, the group included individuals engaged in the mass activation of SIM cards, which were used to register accounts in messengers and make fraudulent calls to citizens.
According to preliminary data, the fraudsters used internet resources and messengers, impersonating bank or government officials, misleading people and convincing them to transfer money to controlled accounts. The received funds were quickly cashed out or transferred to other accounts to conceal the traces of the crime.
Since the beginning of the year, the police have identified and brought to the station more than 180 citizens, of whom over 30 have been brought to criminal responsibility. During the investigation, mobile phones, bank cards, SIM cards, and other items relevant to the case were seized.
Currently, investigative and operational activities are ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the incident, as well as to identify other participants in the criminal activity and determine the total amount of material damage. The investigation continues.
The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reminds citizens and guests of the capital: do not give your bank cards, account details, and confirmation codes to third parties, even if they present themselves as employees of government agencies or banks. Transferring access to cards to outsiders is often used in fraudulent schemes for cashing out and transferring stolen funds.
It is important to remember that participation in such actions entails criminal liability under the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
If you are offered to hand over a card or open an account "for a reward," immediately report this by calling 102.
It is important to remember that participation in such actions entails criminal liability under the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
If you are offered to hand over a card or open an account "for a reward," immediately report this by calling 102.
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