A Bishkek resident gave a scammer 135,000 soms for employment at "Kumtor"

Ирина Орлонская Incidents
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A resident of Bishkek gave a fraudster 135,000 soms for employment at 'Kumtor'


Police officers detained a man suspected of committing a series of fraudulent activities. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.

According to available information, on February 13, a citizen M.B. contacted law enforcement, stating that in December 2024, a certain individual named U. deceived him under the pretext of employment at "Kumtor Gold Company," taking 135,000 soms and fleeing.

In connection with this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 209 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

As a result of operational activities, the police detained the suspect Z.U., born in 1990, who was placed in a temporary detention facility.

During the investigation, it was established that he may be involved in six other similar crimes.

The police urge citizens who have become victims of this fraudster or have information about his activities to contact the following numbers:

0 (704) 433-666, 0 (502) 441-112 or 102.

The investigation is ongoing.
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