In the Karaganda region, cyber police officers, in collaboration with the Department for Combating Cybercrime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Security Committee, and mobile operators, with coordination from the Karaganda regional prosecutor's office, conducted an operation to halt illegal activities related to internet fraud, as reported by Tengrinews.kz citing the regional police press service.
As a result of investigative measures, two residents of Temirtau, aged 34 and 36, were detained. The suspects are accused of unlawfully altering the identification codes of mobile communication devices, as well as creating, using, and distributing software for these purposes.
It was established that the criminals rented a one-room apartment where they set up special equipment. They visited the location every 10 days to replace SIM cards in the devices being used.
During the search, police seized 232 SIM cards and two sets of SIM box equipment that were used to carry out fraudulent activities.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding this matter. An investigation is underway to determine all circumstances of the illegal activities and any possible accomplices.
Additionally, cyber police in the Karaganda region have detained a 30-year-old resident of Karaganda who, through deception, under the pretext of assisting in obtaining social benefits and issuing driver's licenses, arranged online loans for residents of Karaganda. His involvement in 11 episodes has been proven. A check is being conducted to determine the suspect's connection to similar crimes.
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