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Kazakhstan busts fake police extortion ring targeting Chinese nationals

Trust shattered, lives disrupted. How a fake police operation drained millions from unsuspecting foreigners before authorities closed in.

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This image consists of many people walking on the road. In the front, the two persons look like police. At the bottom, there is ground. In the background, there are buildings.

Kazakhstan busts fake police extortion ring targeting Chinese nationals

A criminal group in Kazakhstan has been dismantled after posing as law enforcement officers to extort money from foreign nationals. The suspects specifically targeted Chinese citizens. The fraudsters operated by impersonating police officers, claiming they needed cooperation in high-value investigations. Victims were pressured into paying money, believing they were dealing with legitimate authorities. In total, the group obtained around 5.5 million tenge through their scheme. The dismantling of this group follows a coordinated effort by local law enforcement. With the suspects now in custody, the investigation will determine the full extent of their activities. The recovered funds and evidence will play a key role in the legal proceedings ahead.

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