Kyrgyzstan: Selling SIM Cards and Bank Accounts Leads to Criminal Charges

Cybercrime is on the rise in Kyrgyzstan, with traditional street crimes declining. The Osh city prosecutor's office has opened 52 criminal cases related to the intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual asset wallets, and SIM cards. Authorities are increasingly prosecuting individuals who facilitate remote fraud schemes by selling their SIM cards or opening accounts for criminals, highlighting the shift from physical to digital crime.

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