A suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek, who, through deception, obtained 40 thousand dollars. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital.
According to the information, a citizen named K.Ch. approached the police, stating that on March 5, 2025, an unknown person, posing as a business partner, tricked him into giving a large sum of money and then stopped communicating.
In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As a result of operational-search activities, a 34-year-old citizen U.M. was detained, who is now in a temporary detention facility.
Moreover, law enforcement officials have determined that this individual may be involved in a series of similar crimes.
The Bishkek City Police Department urges anyone who may have fallen victim to the actions of this individual or has information about his activities to contact the following numbers: 0 (500) 633-927, 0 (773) 097-185, or 102, as well as to visit the nearest police station.
The police also strongly recommend that citizens be cautious and not transfer large sums of money to unfamiliar individuals under any pretext related to business or investments.
