In connection with this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 209-1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual assets, and SIM cards to third parties."
A dropper was detained in Chui region in a fraud case.
During the investigation, police officers identified a person born in 2003, who had previously obtained an "Optima" bank card and sold its details via Telegram. The investigation suggests that this card was used to withdraw funds from the victim. Thus, the suspect provided access to their internet banking to third parties, which is also considered a crime.
The detainee has been placed in a temporary detention facility, and the investigation is ongoing.
