A Ministry of Internal Affairs employee has been detained in the Talas region on suspicion of fraud involving the funds of a Turkish citizen. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS).
According to the committee's information, in April 2025, operative officer E.M.A. from the Department of Economic Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, having gained the trust of foreign investor H.K., received 35,500 US dollars from him. The law enforcement officer proposed a joint business venture for growing expensive nightshade plants for subsequent export to Turkey. It is known that the cost of one kilogram of seeds is about 3,000 US dollars.
After the transfer of funds, the SCNS claims that the detained individual unlawfully took possession of them.
In October 2025, H.K. filed a complaint with the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the fraud. However, according to SCNS data, at the initial stage, a decision was made to refuse to initiate a criminal case without the necessary checks and investigative actions.
Only on January 27, 2026, did the Turkish citizen again turn to the SCNS, after which the case materials were transferred to the investigative authorities.
On February 24, 2026, the suspect was arrested in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and placed in the temporary detention facility of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Talas.
The SCNS emphasized that work continues to protect the rights of investors and hold accountable officials who violate the rights of entrepreneurs.
