The meeting was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court, Nurlan Musaev. Judges dealing with criminal, civil, and economic cases, as well as employees of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, were present at the meeting.
The topics of discussion included current issues of cybercrime in Kyrgyzstan, including the main types of internet fraud and ways for courts to interact with law enforcement agencies in the digital age.
Ministry of Internal Affairs employees presented information on the most common forms of cybercrime occurring in the country. These include fraud via phone and messaging apps, where criminals impersonate bank employees, Ministry of Internal Affairs, or State Committee for National Security officials in an attempt to obtain SMS codes and financial resources; phishing related to fake websites and links for stealing bank card data; hacking accounts in messaging apps and social networks, followed by sending messages on behalf of acquaintances; as well as so-called "investment scams" promising high returns on investments in cryptocurrency and financial projects that end in theft of funds.
Legislation in the country has strengthened criminal liability for fraudulent actions, including introducing liability for dropperism — the use of front persons to withdraw and cash out illegal income. Issues related to money laundering through cryptocurrency exchanges and new challenges associated with the use of crypto assets for concealing and legalizing criminal proceeds were also discussed.
