Based on this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 209-1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual assets, and SIM cards to third parties.
As a result of operational-search activities, two individuals were detained: J.M., born in 2001, and Sh.T., born in 2000. Both had previously issued an "Optima" bank card and sold its details via the Telegram messenger. The fraudsters used this card to steal funds from the victim. Thus, the detainees provided outsiders access to their internet banking, which is also a crime.
According to Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, J.M. and Sh.T. were detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. The investigation is ongoing.
The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region reminds that the transfer of SIM cards, bank cards, and other electronic means to third parties is a criminally punishable act.
