In connection with the incident, 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 asset wallets, and SIM cards to third parties.
As a result of operational activities, police officers were able to identify and detain two suspects: Zh. M., born in 2001, and Sh. T., born in 2000. According to updated information from the police department, they had previously issued an "Optima" bank card and sold its details via the Telegram messenger. This card was used to withdraw the stolen funds, which is also a criminal offense, as the detainees provided access to their internet banking.
Both young men were detained in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and placed in a temporary detention facility. An investigation is underway.
Additional details on this case can be found here.
