Fraud scheme for 7.8 million soms detected, suspect detained
A man has been detained in Kyrgyzstan for activating SIM cards and selling accounts that were allegedly used by scammers to defraud citizens.
A man has been detained in Kyrgyzstan for activating SIM cards and selling accounts that were allegedly used by scammers to defraud citizens.
The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic has summarized the crime figures for January — April 2026. During this period, law enforcement agencies recorded 13,340 crimes. The crime rate increased by 13.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has detained citizens A.K.T. and K.Zh.A. on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The latter’s initials match those of Zhanybek Kubandykov.
Two individuals accused of fraud have been brought to Kyrgyzstan from the United States and Azerbaijan as a result of cooperation between the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the competent authorities of foreign states, the press service of the supervisory body reported.
Citizen I.E. filed a written complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, reporting fraud. The press service of the capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported.
On April 27, 2026, citizen B.E. filed a written complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek, requesting action against unknown individuals who, posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Committee for National Security, and the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, had seized his funds through fraud and abuse of trust.
A man suspected of online rental fraud has been detained in Bishkek, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Oktyabrsky district reported.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan K.Zh.A. and A.K.T. have been detained on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported.
Police in Bishkek have detained a man suspected of fraud after allegedly obtaining three vehicles worth a total of $55,000, the Internal Affairs Department of Oktyabrsky district reported.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has warned citizens about a new fraudulent scheme involving fake offers of assistance in obtaining preferential loans.
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) announced the disruption of a transnational criminal group operating fraud schemes against foreign nationals.
The Jalal-Abad Garrison Military Prosecutor’s Office detained former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) employee Azamat Dyikanbaev. A criminal case has been opened against him under the article «Fraud using official position.»
Former member of Parliament and founder of the construction company Emakom, Emilbek Zhusupov, has been taken into custody until August 13. The press service of the Osh Regional Court confirmed this information on June 9.
In Bishkek, the director of Ashar Birikmesi Foundation has been detained on suspicion of fraud. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Oktaybrsky district reported.
Police in At-Bashy district of Naryn region have detained a man suspected of fraud amounting to 4,115 million soms, the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported.
The national ITF taekwondo team of Kyrgyzstan was unable to travel to the Asian Championship in Mongolia due to alleged fraud. Vice President of the Kyrgyz ITF Taekwondo Federation Sardor Rakhimshaikhov said in a video address.
A suspect has been detained in Bishkek over a cryptocurrency exchange scam, in which a victim lost 82,550 USDT, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported.
Police in Kadamdzhai district of Batken region have detained a man suspected of fraud involving the sale and purchase of vehicles.
On April 19, a citizen B.M. filed a written complaint requesting action against an unidentified foreign national and a man named D. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported.
In January—March 2026, prosecution authorities in Kyrgyzstan registered 10,011 crimes, marking a 12.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. A report of the National Statistical Committee says.