It was established that the perpetrators, acting by prior conspiracy and using the internet, between March 11 and March 23, 2026, under the pretext of an alleged threat of theft from the victim’s account, convinced him to withdraw his savings and transfer them to so-called «safe accounts.» As a result of the criminal actions, the victim suffered material damage totaling $20,000 and 1 million soms. The funds were transferred through payment terminals located in Bishkek.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 209 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

During investigative and technical activities, officers from K Division of the Criminal Investigation Department identified and detained the suspects: A.M., 22, and A.N., 20. They were placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek’s Main Department of Internal Affairs under Articles 96-97 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Currently, officers continue investigative and technical activities aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the crime, identifying other persons involved in this illegal activity, and collecting additional evidence.

The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reminds: law enforcement officers, banking institutions, and government agencies never request money transfers to any «safe accounts» over the phone. If you receive such calls, immediately end the conversation, do not provide personal information, bank card details, or confirmation codes, and contact the nearest police station or call 102.