Suspects in the Phone Fraud Case Detained in Bishkek

Виктор Сизов Incidents
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On January 29, 2026, a citizen named L.T. approached the First May District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek, requesting assistance regarding the actions of unknown individuals.

According to the investigation, on January 27, 2026, fraudsters, posing as employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), and the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, called the victim, informing her that transfers had allegedly been made in her name to terrorist organizations. As a result, they attempted to intimidate the woman, claiming that a criminal case could be initiated against her.

Suspects detained in Bishkek in a phone fraud case

Using psychological pressure tactics, the criminals persuaded her to sell her apartment and transfer 10 million 600 thousand soms to specified bank accounts under the pretext of "preventing criminal liability" and "ensuring the safety of the money."

As a result of the fraudsters' actions, the victim suffered significant financial damage.

A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident under Article 209 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Employees of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs conducted operational activities, during which the identities and locations of the suspects were established. In accordance with the provisions of Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, A.K., born in 2000, S.N., born in 2004, and B.A., also born in 2004, were detained and placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs.

Currently, operational search activities are ongoing to identify additional circumstances and other possible participants in this crime.

If you receive similar calls, it is strongly recommended to immediately terminate the conversation and contact the nearest police station or call 102.
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