The two suspects were detained in Osh region at the moment they were receiving part of the demanded sum. According to the police, the detainees were born in 2003 and 2007.
Circumstances of the detention and seized items
The suspects threatened a resident of Aravan district with publishing his video on the internet. During the detention, the victim's mobile device was seized from them, along with an object believed to be a gas-pneumatic pistol.
Legal consequences
A criminal case has been opened over the incident under the "Extortion" article of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The detainees' actions were stopped by the police, and the suspects were placed in a temporary detention facility.
