Fraudsters swindled residents of the Zhetysu region out of 100 million tenge.

“A group of 4 individuals, including accomplices among foreign nationals, deceived over a hundred residents of the region, causing damages exceeding 100 million tenge. To achieve their criminal objectives, they employed various fraudulent schemes and modern technologies — remote access applications (AnyDesk, Kenguru, TeamViewer), etc. The group operated its own ‘Cash-Out Center,’ through which, using drop accounts, funds were converted into cryptocurrency,” the prosecutor's office explained.

During a search at their residence, 35 mobile phones, 3 computer towers, 3 laptops, 2 pneumatic pistols, and 3 luxury cars with expensive license plates were confiscated.

A pre-trial investigation is underway regarding the 4 members of the group, who are currently in custody. The suspects face a penalty of up to seven years in prison along with confiscation of property for their crimes.