A suspect involved in a significant fraud case using bank cards was apprehended in the Chui region. The incident unfolded when a citizen born in 1981 reported to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Issyk-Ata district that a fraudulent call via WhatsApp led to 1,999,006 soms being withdrawn from his e-wallet at Eldik Bank.
The investigation revealed that a citizen born in 1984 was implicated in the fraud scheme. This individual procured bank cards from individuals through the Telegram messenger, claiming they would be used for cryptocurrency exchanges. The embezzled funds were channeled to a card obtained from third parties, registered under a different name, for cash withdrawals and subsequent transfers. The suspect has been detained under Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code, with the inquiry ongoing to uncover all aspects of the crime and potential accomplices.