The victim, who contacted law enforcement, stated that two of his acquaintances claimed to have connections with high-ranking officials and offered their services to purchase an apartment in Bishkek and a car at a reduced price. From February to October 2024, they met with him, during which the man handed over $90,000, but ultimately became a victim of deception.
Information about this incident was registered under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Fraud").
During operational activities, one of the suspects was detained, who turned out to be a resident of the Chui region, A.R., born in 1984. Since 2008, she has been working as a lawyer and is a member of the Bar Association of the Chui region.
The investigation suggests that she may be involved in other similar crimes. The detainee has been placed in a temporary detention facility.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs does not rule out the possibility that the suspect may have committed other offenses. In this regard, law enforcement agencies urge anyone who has been harmed by the actions of the detainee or who has any information to contact +996 (503) 552-200.
