A Bishkek Resident Scammed Out of Half a Million Som. Suspect Detained
According to the victim, on December 2, he received a message via WhatsApp from an unknown person with the number +4915213728804, who introduced himself as a sugar seller. During the conversation, he convinced the resident of the capital to transfer 551,000 soms to an electronic wallet, promising to deliver the goods. After receiving the money, the fraudster ceased communication and did not fulfill his obligations.
This incident was registered as fraud in accordance with Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.
As a result of operational actions, police officers detained the suspect, born in 2002, known by the initials J.B. He has been placed in a temporary detention facility.
Law enforcement agencies do not rule out the possibility of other similar cases existing. In this regard, they urge anyone who has been a victim of the detained individual or has information to report it by calling: 0 779 043 407 or 102.
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