In Bishkek, a suspect in sugar sale fraud has been detained

K. T. reported to the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek that on December 2, 2025, he became a victim of a fraudster who, posing as a sugar seller, deceived him.

According to law enforcement agencies, the criminal contacted the victim via WhatsApp between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. During the conversation, he promised to deliver sugar to the specified address and, using a payment trick, convinced K. T. to transfer 551,000 soms to the "MBank" electronic wallet.
A suspect in sugar sales fraud has been arrested in Bishkek.
After the money was transferred, the fraudster turned off his phone and disappeared, failing to fulfill his obligations.

In connection with this incident, the investigative service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek initiated a criminal case under the articles related to fraud, according to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

During operational activities, the police detained the suspect, 21-year-old J. B., who was taken to the Investigative Service. In accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, he has been placed in custody in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs. The investigation is ongoing.