The detained suspect. Photo by the State National Security Committee.
According to the press center of the State National Security Committee, law enforcement agencies detained S. M. A. in connection with his suspected illegal activities related to the pawnshop.
According to the agency's data, he was conducting "illegal pawnshop and usury activities," profiting from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial situations.
The statement emphasizes that loans were issued under conditions that placed clients in a dependent position, with high interest rates, effectively depriving them of the ability to fulfill their obligations.
The investigation suggests that, using the resulting debts, S. M. A. organized schemes for the illegal seizure of movable and immovable property of his clients, including residential premises and commercial properties, registering them with "controlled notaries" through fictitious transactions.
During the investigation, trusted persons of S. M. A. were identified, on whom many real estate and movable property were registered.
The State National Security Committee reports that during the investigation, information was also obtained that illegal activities were organized using psychological pressure on the victims, as well as connections with law enforcement agencies to prevent citizens from seeking protection of their rights.
Photo by the State National Security Committee.
S. M. A. was arrested, and on January 14, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek ruled to remand him in custody in the State National Security Committee's detention center.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are identifying other possible participants in this crime.
The State Committee reminded that illegal activities in the field of pawnshops and usury may entail criminal liability.
