The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that its Osh regional office held a scheduled on-site financial literacy lecture for residents and local government staff in the Chon-Alay rural area of Osh region. The session explained the central bank’s role and functions, the history and development of the national currency, its security features, and basic retail finance topics including loans, deposits and savings. A key focus was practical guidance on preventing young people from being drawn into financial fraud and money mule activity. The event also included a demonstration of how to activate and remove a self-imposed ban on obtaining credit through the Tunduk mobile application.