On January 14, a resident of the capital, known as M.N., approached law enforcement. She reported that fraudsters, operating under the nickname bella_gadane.kg on Instagram, managed to gain her trust by promising to "open the way" to success. As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application. After receiving the funds, the criminals blocked her account and ceased communication.
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Following the incident, investigative authorities initiated a criminal case under Article 209 "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As a result of operational measures, law enforcement was able to identify and detain the suspect, 30-year-old B.E. She was taken to the investigative department and placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs.
Upon her arrest, evidence was seized, including mobile phones, bank cards, promotional materials, as well as several books, among which were the Quran and an old book with a symbol resembling a Celtic knot. Tarot cards and money resembling hundred-dollar bills were also found. All these items became part of the investigation.
The police urge citizens who have fallen victim to fraudsters or have important information to contact them at the following numbers: 0 700210024, 0551900059, or 102.
