Fraudsters Impersonate SCNS Officers, Scam Over 5 Million Soms in Bishkek
Five Young Suspects Arrested in Bishkek for Fraud Scheme
In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, five young individuals have been detained in Bishkek on suspicions of participating in a scam involving third-party bank accounts, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The investigation began on March 6, 2025, when a local resident, identified as Ch.S., lodged a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky district. Ch.S. alleged that fraudsters, impersonating officers from the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), deceived her into transferring 5,292 million soms to an external bank account. This sum was withdrawn from three separate deposit accounts she maintained across different banks.
Authorities have initiated a criminal case under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to fraud. The Main Criminal Investigation Department has successfully traced the bank details and implicated individuals throughout their inquiry.
The arrested suspects—identified as M.N., T.B., O.A., M.M., and B.E.—are all reportedly born between 2003 and 2004. Police indicated that these suspects performed the role of "droppers," serving as intermediaries whose accounts were utilized to siphon the stolen money.
Currently, the suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility as the investigation proceeds. Authorities continue to uncover details related to the operation, emphasizing their commitment to tackling financial crimes in the region.
