According to the investigation, operatives from the criminal investigation department of the Osh city police conducted activities that led to the identification and detention of a citizen who was impersonating a police officer and demanding money from local residents under the threat of arrest.
The incident occurred on February 2, 2026, around 8:00 PM. A temporary resident of Osh received a phone call inviting him to meet at the “Deluxe” hotel. Upon arrival, he was met by an unknown individual who, identifying himself as a member of the “Morality” unit, demanded 15,000 soms without presenting any official identification, threatening arrest for a period of 3 to 5 days. Under psychological pressure, the man handed over the requested amount, and the fraudster also demanded weekly payments of 10,000 soms.
In connection with this fact, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 208, Part 2, Clause 2 (extortion) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Another incident occurred on the night of February 1, around 12:16 AM, on A. Shakirov Street in Osh. A fraudster, identifying himself as Ruslan and claiming to be a police officer, demanded 20,000 soms from citizen A. uulu J., born in 1990, threatening detention. Despite the victim having no money, the criminal snatched his wallet and stole 7,700 soms, demanding that he “get” the remaining amount.
A criminal case has also been initiated regarding this incident under Article 206, Part 3, Clause 3 (robbery) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As a result of the conducted activities, a resident of the Kara-Suu district of Osh region, born in 1993 and previously convicted, was detained. He has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the Osh city police. According to preliminary data, the crimes were committed by intimidating citizens under the pretext of belonging to law enforcement agencies.
Investigative actions are ongoing.
The Osh city police department urges citizens to be vigilant. If strangers present themselves as representatives of law enforcement and demand money, it is necessary to request the presentation of official identification and immediately contact number 102.
