In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 209-1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to "Intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual asset wallet, and SIM card to third parties."
As a result of operational-search activities, police officers were able to identify and detain two suspects — A. A. (born in 2003) and M. B. (born in 2005). Both young men had previously obtained an "Optima" bank card and sold its details via Telegram. It was with this card that the fraudsters gained access to the victim's money. This also qualifies as a crime, as the detainees provided outsiders access to their internet banking.
Both suspects have been detained in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and placed in a temporary detention facility. The investigation is ongoing.
