The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a public warning that fraudsters are circulating a counterfeit document via messaging apps that uses the central bank’s logo and a forged signature of Chairman M. Turgunbaev, and confirmed the document is not authentic. The central bank reiterated that it does not send official documents to citizens through messengers, does not request money transfers, and does not provide services to individuals. It urged recipients not to make any payments in response to such messages and to verify information only through the National Bank’s official channels, and advised anyone who believes they have been defrauded to contact law enforcement.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic 2025-12-12
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic warns of messaging app scam using a fake document and forged chairman signature
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic warned of a counterfeit document circulating via messaging apps, falsely using the bank's logo and Chairman M. Turgunbaev's forged signature. The bank clarified it does not send official documents through messengers or request money transfers, urging verification through official channels and advising victims to contact law enforcement.