Foreigners detained for money laundering in Kyrgyzstan

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) together with the Main Department of Internal Affairs detained two foreign citizens. One of them was wanted internationally for serious crimes. The press center of the SCNS reported.

It was revealed during the investigation that the detainees were involved in an international money laundering scheme in Kyrgyzstan. They called themselves directors of fictitious construction companies, through which large sums of money were cashed in the country’s banks and returned abroad. At the same time, all transactions bypassed tax payments.

The SCNS continues investigative activities within the framework of the initiated criminal case on money laundering, and is looking for other persons involved in this criminal activity.