News about crime
Russia extradites member of transnational organized crime group to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Russia has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect in illegal business activity as part of a transnational criminal group, the Prosecutor
06 April 13:23
The Prosecutor General’s Office is searching for Kazakhstan citizens in the Epstein files
Tengrinews.kz – The Prosecutor General’s Office is checking the Epstein files for the possible presence of Kazakhstan citizens. This was reported
02 April 15:57
NSC seized assault rifles, pistols, and grenades in a large-scale operation
Tengrinews.kz — Since the beginning of 2026, cases of illegal arms trafficking have been stopped in regions across Kazakhstan. During joint
31 March 12:48
NSC reports special operations involving foreign agencies
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has reported on special operations carried out with the involvement of foreign
30 March 13:25
Georgia extradites to Kazakhstan suspect in 10-billion-tenge fraud
Tengrinews.kz — A suspect accused of organizing a financial pyramid scheme has been extradited from Georgia to Kazakhstan, the Prosecutor General’s
30 March 13:08
Shooting in Aktobe region, one person injured — media
Tengrinews.kz – A verbal conflict in Khromtau escalated into a shooting, during which one man wounded another. Police have detained the suspect.
30 March 09:39
17 Kazakhstanis sentenced for terrorism: NSC reveals details
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) reported on 17 people convicted of terrorism and extremism related crimes since
20 March 11:17
Interior Ministry conducts large-scale special operation: 40 people detained
Tengrinews.kz — A large-scale special operation to stop a transnational scheme of involving citizens in drug-related crimes was carried out
18 March 10:54
Russia extradites organized crime group member to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Russia has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect accused of repeated fraud as part of an organized criminal group, citing the General
17 March 15:48
Kazakh woman who went missing in Poland found murdered
Tengrinews.kz - Yekaterina Shilova, who had gone missing in Poland under mysterious circumstances, has been found dead. According to preliminary
13 March 11:04
“Falls under our jurisdiction” – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry on Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev commented on the situation involving comedian Nurlan Saburov. Earlier, after
03 March 22:07
Criminal case against Pavel Durov: position of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Sanjar Adilov commented on the information regarding the criminal case initiated in Russia
25 February 16:59
Criminal case opened against Pavel Durov in Russia – media
Tengrinews.kz – The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is reportedly being investigated in Russia as part of a criminal case under Part 1.1 of
24 February 17:48
Turkey extradites to Kazakhstan a suspected serial fraudster
Tengrinews.kz – Staff of the Prosecutor General’s Office, together with Interpol and with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Turkey,
23 February 13:49
Kyrgyzstan extradites to Kazakhstan a suspect in a serious crime
Tengrinews.kz – Kyrgyzstan has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect in a serious economic crime, according to the General Prosecutor’s Office.
19 February 17:08
NSC launches probe into Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has begun verification measures with regard to Nurlan Saburov. This was reported
16 February 13:12
Kazakhstan confirms the detention of two citizens in the U.S. over billion-dollar health insurance fraud
Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the detention of two Kazakh citizens in the United States for their
13 February 19:35
Popular streamers who insulted Kazakh women could face up to 10 years in prison
Tengrinews.kz – Two foreign bloggers who were arrested in Almaty for 15 days over insulting remarks about Kazakh women on social media may also
11 February 18:36
“It needs to be reviewed”: Prosecutor General’s Office on media reports about Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Journalists in the corridors of the Mazhilis asked Deputy Prosecutor General Galymzhan Koigeldiyev to comment on media publications
11 February 18:12
Fugitive Kazakh national extradited from Turkey
Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakhstan citizen has been extradited from Turkey back to Kazakhstan to face criminal liability.
11 February 17:26