In Almaty, the activities of a group of individuals suspected of a series of internet frauds targeting elderly citizens have been stopped. According to the investigation, the damage exceeded 1.5 billion tenge.
HOW THE ALLEGED SCHEME WORKED
According to the Prosecutor's Office of the City of Almaty, the suspects posed as employees of law enforcement agencies and financial organisations. It is noted that they persuaded pensioners to sell their property and transfer money to controlled accounts.
The total amount of damage caused exceeded 1.5 billion tenge.
WHO WAS DETAINED
During the investigation, law enforcement agencies identified and detained the alleged organisers and participants of the scheme.
Their actions have been classified under Part 4 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Fraud"). The court chose a measure of restraint in the form of detention.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. Measures are being taken to establish all the circumstances of the case, as well as other individuals who may be involved in the alleged criminal activity.