Sixty-seven instances of deception lead to Turkish resident's arrest in Almaty
In an unexpected development, an international citizen was apprehended at Almaty Airport, following a request by Interpol. This individual was wanted for involvement in a whopping 67 instances of online fraud, according to our latest reports, based on information from the MVD.
As per the MVD's Telegram channel, the police from the linear department nabbed the said individual at Almaty International Airport on Interpol's request. The suspect was on Turkey's most-wanted list for perpetrating fraudulent activities over the internet.
Back in 2018, the suspect posted a deceptive advertisement for selling pets online, fooling 67 unsuspecting victims and making off with their hard-earned money before vanishing without a trace from Turkey.
At present, the crook has been remanded to a temporary detention facility.
Previously, we covered the detention of a 58-year-old German citizen, sought by Interpol for large-scale fraud in Hamburg, and a 33-year-old Turkish citizen, accused of attempted murder, in Astana.
Earlier this year, no less than 23 international fugitives, wanted for serious and heinous crimes, were apprehended at various transport hubs.
It's worth noting that the former deputy akim of Aktau, Timur Sadvakasov, who was wanted internationally, was captured attempting to elude justice. He was identified by the Uzbekistan border service while illegally crossing the nation's border.
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Major ports in Europe, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain, continue to serve as primary entry points for illicit drugs like cocaine[3]. Given the intersection of organized crime and internet-based scams, transport hubs could find themselves entangled in broader criminal networks.
Efforts to combat organized crime globally, including internet-related fraud, remain a priority for international organizations like the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)[4]. Greater coordination among law enforcement agencies worldwide is crucial to address the growing problem of internet fraud and serious crimes at transport hubs. However, specific data or reports from law enforcement agencies are necessary to provide more detailed insights in this regard.
The individual in question was detained at Almaty International Airport by the linear department, as per the MVD's Telegram channel, on Interpol's request. This person was wanted by Turkey for conducting deceiving online activities, as previously reported by our general-news section. In 2018, the suspect posted a false advertisement for selling pets online, which led to 67 victims being defrauded and losing their money. Currently, the perpetrator is being held at a temporary detention facility. These developments are reminiscent of another instance where a 58-year-old German citizen and a 33-year-old Turkish citizen were detained on charges of large-scale fraud and attempted murder, respectively.
