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Tengrinews.kz – Almaty prosecutors explained how to recover damages from droppers if you have fallen victim to fraud.
Who are droppers?
A dropper is a person used by fraudsters to withdraw stolen funds. Typically, bank accounts and cards are registered in the dropper’s name, through which the stolen money is transferred or cashed out.
How to recover damages from droppers?
According to prosecutors, the ability to recover damages from droppers is regulated by Article 953 of Kazakhstan’s Civil Code, which stipulates the obligation to return funds and property in cases of unjust enrichment.
To file a lawsuit, you will need the following documents:
- A copy of the report on the initiation of a criminal case in the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations;
- A copy of the ruling recognizing you as a victim;
- A response from the bank confirming the transfer of funds to the dropper’s account;
- The interrogation report of the person whose account received the stolen funds (dropper).
"If you have become a victim of online fraud, you have the right to contact the prosecutor's office for further assistance in resolving the situation," the prosecution service stated.
Background
In November 2024, the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) published a draft resolution with amendments aimed at strengthening measures against fraud in the banking sector. According to the document, the amendments introduce a new concept – "dropper." This term refers to individuals or legal entities who, by providing their personal data to fraudsters for a reward, facilitate the withdrawal of stolen funds.
