A man contacted law enforcement, stating that two of his acquaintances claimed to have connections with high-ranking officials and could help him purchase an apartment in Bishkek and a car at a reduced price. From February to October 2024, they met with him several times and swindled him out of $90,000, after which they disappeared.
This incident was registered in accordance with Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Fraud").
During the investigation, one of the suspects was detained; she turned out to be A.R., a 39-year-old resident of the Chui region. She has been working as a lawyer since 2008 and is a member of the regional bar association.
The investigation suggests that she may have been involved in similar crimes previously. The detainee has been placed in a temporary detention facility.
Law enforcement agencies do not rule out that this suspect may have been involved in other crimes. In this regard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs urges anyone who has been affected by her actions or has any information to contact +996 (503) 552-200.
