University Safe in Bishkek Robbed of $50,000, Suspects Apprehended
Suspects Detained in Serial Thefts in Bishkek
On March 14, 2025, suspects in serial thefts have been detained in Bishkek with the help of special forces, as reported by the Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district to 24.kg news agency.
The suspects were involved in a case where on January 29, unknown individuals broke into a university building on Ankara Street, broke into a safe, and stole $50,000. A case has been opened under the article “Theft” of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The suspects identified are 33-year-old A.E., 31-year-old I.K., 40-year-old K.A., and 45-year-old M.B. They were detained with the assistance of special forces from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek and are currently in a temporary detention facility.
Furthermore, law enforcement officers discovered that the detainees are also linked to other similar crimes committed in the Issyk-Kul region.
Authorities urge potential victims of these criminals to contact the following numbers: 0508019001, 0703333201, 0312544116, or the 24-hour short number 102 to provide any relevant information or report any additional cases.
