On January 29, a woman who fell victim to the fraudsters contacted the First May District Department of Internal Affairs. On January 27, she received calls from unknown individuals claiming to be employees of the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. They deceitfully informed her that funds had been transferred in her name to terrorist groups, which could lead to criminal prosecution.
The criminals, using psychological pressure tactics, convinced the victim of the necessity to carry out financial transactions to "prevent criminal liability" and "safeguard her funds." As a result, the woman sold her apartment and transferred 10 million 600 thousand soms to the bank details provided by the fraudsters.
It later turned out that the callers were fraudsters, which led to significant financial damage for the victim.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The capital's law enforcement agencies have identified the detained individuals, including A.K., born in 2000, and S.N. and B.A., both born in 2004. They have been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility.
Currently, the police continue to conduct operational-search activities to uncover additional circumstances of the case and other possible accomplices of the crime.
The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reminds citizens that law enforcement officers and representatives of the National Bank do not have the right to demand the transfer of funds or the arrangement of loans over the phone. In case of receiving such calls, it is recommended to immediately terminate the conversation and contact the nearest police station or call 102.
