Suspected Fraudster Arrested in Bishkek
Fraud Suspect Detained in Bishkek
On June 1, 2024, a fraud suspect was detained in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital.
According to the report, a foreign citizen sought police assistance against front representatives of Interpol SOS. The individual had been duped into transferring $8,400 through a Telegram channel under the guise of processing a tourist visa for travel to France. Additionally, a second transfer of 11,833 soms was made through a money transfer system. However, the company representatives failed to fulfill their promises and disappeared.
A criminal case has been launched under Article 209 “Fraud” of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The suspect, a 32-year-old individual, has been identified and brought to the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek.
The police in the capital are issuing a warning to the public to never give personal data to strangers over the phone. Fraudsters frequently pose as bank employees, law enforcement officials, representatives of social welfare agencies, or health ministries in order to obtain personal information. It is important to remain vigilant and cautious of such calls to avoid falling victim to scams.
