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Bishkek police seek victims of foundation director suspected of fraud

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The director of the "Ashar Birikmesi" foundation in Bishkek has been detained on suspicion of fraud.
  • A citizen reported that the director took 650,000 Kyrgyz soms, promising housing and a car, but failed to deliver.
  • Police are seeking other potential victims who may have been defrauded by the suspect.

Authorities in Bishkek have arrested the director of the "Ashar Birikmesi" foundation, who is suspected of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme. The detention follows a complaint filed by a citizen identified as I.A.

According to the complainant, the foundation's director, identified as K.A., accepted 650,000 Kyrgyz soms from her. He allegedly promised to secure housing and a vehicle for her but ultimately failed to fulfill these commitments. The case has led to the initiation of a criminal investigation under Article 209 of the Kyrgyz Criminal Code, pertaining to fraud.

The suspect, born in 2000, has been taken into custody and is being held in a temporary detention facility. Law enforcement is appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may have fallen victim to the suspect's alleged fraudulent activities or possesses any relevant information to come forward. Individuals are encouraged to contact the authorities by calling 0709103000 or the general police line, 102.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.