Several young men suspected of extorting 400,000 soms have been detained in Bishkek

Наталья Маркова Incidents
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According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on January 17, a local resident approached the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. She reported that on December 18, 2025, around 21:30, her son was kidnapped from Shirokaya Street in Bishkek.

According to the investigation data, the criminals threatened the young man and applied psychological pressure. They recorded a video to create a false impression of his involvement in drug trafficking. Subsequently, this video became a tool for extorting 400,000 soms.

As a result of operational activities, five suspects, born in 2007 and 2008, were detained at the moment of the money transfer.

The suspects have been sent to the investigative authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
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