77-year-old Bishkek resident transferred 850,000 soms to scammers posing as law enforcement. Suspect detained.

Елена Краснова Incidents
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According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, a suspect in fraudulent activities was detained on February 20.

A report to the police was received on December 12, 2025, from a 77-year-old woman who stated that she had fallen victim to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers. She transferred 850,000 soms to them.

This case was registered in accordance with Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to fraud.

The law enforcement agencies detained the suspect, identified as A.Z., born in 2004. He has been placed in a temporary detention facility.

As part of the investigation, efforts are ongoing to identify other possible accomplices in the crime.
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