According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), "S.M.A." provided loans under terms that were clearly unfavorable for borrowers, putting them in a dependent position and depriving them of the ability to fulfill their financial obligations. At the same time, the moneylender used various methods to intimidate his clients and prevent them from contacting law enforcement agencies.
Moreover, "S.M.A." engaged in the illegal seizure of movable and immovable property of its borrowers, including residential spaces and commercial properties, formalizing the transfer of ownership through fictitious transactions involving controlled notaries and other accomplices.
As part of the criminal investigation, a circle of individuals associated with "S.M.A." was identified, on whom significant amounts of property acquired through criminal means were registered. Evidence was also obtained of the organized nature of his activities, accompanied by elements of pressure on the victims.
In connection with the collected evidence, the citizen of "S.M.A." was detained, and on January 14, 2026, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek chose a measure of restraint in the form of detention in the GKNB pre-trial detention center.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are working to identify other involved parties.
The GKNB reminds that illegal activities in the field of pawnshops and usury entail criminal liability.
