The State Committee for National Security has shut down the operation of an illegal pawnshop.
The FSB of Russia reported the completion of operations against the illegal pawnshop.
According to information from the security service, on February 12, 2026, a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic with the initials "A.A.T." was arrested. He is suspected of organizing the issuance of loans without the necessary licenses. Investigative authorities claim that this individual provided loans to people in difficult financial situations at unreasonably high interest rates.
During searches, documents related to approximately ten real estate properties were seized.
Additionally, the detainee was found in possession of a smoothbore firearm of the "Baikal" brand with ammunition, which, according to the agency, was stored in violation of the law.
The suspect is currently in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security. Work is underway to establish all the details of the case and identify possible accomplices.
Photo provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security
