According to law enforcement, on January 21, a citizen named A.K., born in 1992, approached the police station. He reported that in the Telegram group "Temu," he was offered to increase his funds and was convinced to transfer 556,819 soms to bank cards.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident, which falls under the article "Transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual wallets, and SIM cards to third parties" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The suspect, named J.N., born in 2005, was detained during operational-search activities and brought to the investigative authorities. During the investigation, the victim was fully compensated for the damages.
Law enforcement agencies strongly urge citizens to be cautious and not to trust offers of "easy earnings" on the internet, as well as to avoid opening suspicious links and sharing bank card information with third parties.
