Man lost $30,000 when investing in cryptocurrency in Bishkek

Law enforcers detained 27-year-old A.S. on suspicion of fraud on a large scale. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

A citizen K.D. turned to the police, who asked to take action against a little-known guy. According to the applicant, he met him on February 15, 2024 in Vostok-5 microdistrict of Bishkek, where the latter persuaded the applicant to invest in a joint business on the purchase and sale of cryptocurrency. Having received from the victim $30,000, the guy fled and stopped contacting.

A case has been opened under article «Fraud on a large scale» of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Law enforcers identified the suspect. He turned out to be 27-year-old A.S., who was detained in Osh region and placed in a temporary detention center. The investigation continues.