It became known that on February 20, a citizen named L.K. approached law enforcement with a report of fraudulent activities. He stated that between February 16 and 19, unknown individuals contacted him via the WhatsApp messenger, posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank.
The criminals, using the pretext of "checking funds" and "ensuring their safety," deceitfully took L.K.'s money, amounting to 11 million 275 thousand soms.
Based on this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 209 "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During operational activities, police officers were able to identify and detain three suspects who, according to the investigation, acted as "droppers" — individuals through whom the stolen funds were withdrawn.
Photo of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs
Among those detained were T.K. (born in 2007), A.M. (born in 2006), and A.K. (born in 2003). They have been placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs.
Currently, the investigation is ongoing to identify other possible participants in the fraudulent scheme.
