According to information from law enforcement agencies, on September 23, 2025, a group of unknown fraudsters deceitfully contacted the victim via WhatsApp, posing as employees of the GKNB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. As a result of their manipulations, they managed to steal 988,233 soms from the woman.
In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.
During operational activities, officers of the criminal investigation department of the Bishkek City Police detained two suspects — E.B., born in 1999, and D.S., born in 2005. Under Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, they were placed in the temporary detention facility of the capital's police.
Photo by the Bishkek City Police
Investigative actions are ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are working to identify other possible accomplices in the fraudulent scheme and all details of the incident.
The Bishkek City Police urges citizens to exercise caution and not to transfer money to strangers who pose as employees of government institutions over the phone or online.
