102 million swindled from a foreigner in Kazakhstan: video of arrest

Tengrinews.kz – Members of a criminal group suspected of stealing over 102 million tenge from a Bulgarian citizen have been detained in the Akmola region, according to Polisia.kz.

According to police, between May and June of this year, the perpetrators posed as bank employees and convinced the foreigner to transfer a large sum of money to accounts belonging to third parties. After the victim filed a report, a criminal case was opened and a series of investigative operations were carried out using digital technologies.

As a result, police identified two organizers of the criminal scheme — residents of the Pavlodar region. Four other suspected participants were also identified, and their roles in the theft are currently being established.

Arrests and new developments

The operation was conducted in Pavlodar. Preliminary information suggests that the detainees may also be involved in two similar fraud cases recorded in Kokshetau and the Korgalzhyn district. Work is underway to identify additional potential victims.

During searches, police officers seized mobile phones and part of the stolen funds. All six suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility.