Fraudsters extort money from officials using name of Kyrgyz president's press secretary

Press Secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan Askat Alagozov has warned akims, mayors, and other heads of state and municipal bodies about fraudsters who are offering to resolve various issues, including personnel appointments, in his name and demanding money for it.

According to Alagozov, the perpetrators are calling officials and messaging them via WhatsApp, promising assistance in official and business matters, appointments to positions, or the transfer of employees to other jobs.

The press secretary emphasized that he does not interfere in personnel appointments and is not engaged in resolving such issues for a fee. Alagozov urged officials not to trust people who call or write on his behalf with such proposals. According to him, these appeals are being made by fraudsters.

Information about the actions of the perpetrators has already been handed over to law enforcement agencies.

Similar cases have occurred previously. In March 2024, Alagozov warned that fraudsters were calling government agencies on his behalf, reporting equipment allegedly purchased for them and demanding customs duties to be paid. At that time, the perpetrators were also collecting money under the guise of organizing events for First Lady Aigul Zhaparova.

In December 2025, the president's press secretary reported on fake polls conducted on behalf of Sadyr Japarov, offering participants cash payouts. He urged citizens not to follow suspicious links and not to transfer personal and banking data.

In June 2026, the State Financial Supervision Service warned about fraudulent calls via WhatsApp. The perpetrators posed as bank employees, law enforcement officers, mobile operators, and government institutions. The agency recommended not sharing confirmation codes, PIN codes, passwords, and bank card details with strangers.

Similar cases were recorded by the State Agency for Personal Data Protection. In January 2026, the agency reported fake messages on WhatsApp sent on behalf of its management and employees. Fraudsters could request personal data, document details, confirmation codes, or send suspicious links.

As early as March 2024, Alagozov spoke about fraudsters who invited cultural figures to events supposedly on behalf of state bodies and demanded money transfers. He stressed that civil servants do not collect money for participation in festive events and the presentation of awards.