According to the department's press release, the victim of the fraudsters was U.K., who lost 7.5 million soms.
The criminals posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the National Bank, deceitfully obtaining a significant amount of money.
Three suspects had previously been arrested and are currently in the temporary detention facility of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs.
During further operational actions, law enforcement identified and detained the fourth participant in the scheme — 31-year-old R.T., who had previously had legal issues, including theft and drug trafficking.
According to the investigation, he operated in Bishkek as well as in the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions. R.T. has been placed in a detention facility.
It has been established that the fraudster used the Telegram messenger to conduct his operations, and the total amount of stolen funds, according to preliminary data, exceeds 1 million soms.
The investigative authorities continue their work, conducting additional measures aimed at identifying other participants in the crime.
According to the Department of Internal Affairs, the eight-pointed star is considered one of the most well-known symbols in the criminal environment.
Its meaning:
• Association with a "thief in law" or closeness to the criminal world — traditionally depicted on the shoulders.
• Rejection of rules, disobedience to authorities — if the star is located on the chest.
• High status in the criminal hierarchy.
• Sometimes symbolizes a person living by "concepts".
- Lion (especially in an aggressive pose)
The lion tattoo is often found in organized crime circles.
What it may signify:
• Leader, authoritative person — a figure with strong influence and character.
• Aggression, toughness, power — such a tattoo may indicate readiness for decisive actions.
• Connection with criminal, gang structures.
• Participation in assaults and robbery actions.
• Sometimes serves as a symbol of territoriality (for example, guarding a specific area).
