News about crime
Suspect was detained in Astana with the help of a facial recognition system
Tengrinews.kz – Criminal police officers in Astana have detained a suspect using facial recognition technology, according to Polisia.kz.
18 September 2025
OpenAI to tighten age checks in ChatGPT after US teen tragedy
Tengrinews.kz – OpenAI has announced a new age verification system for ChatGPT following the suicide of a teenager in California, reports Tengrinews.kz
17 September 2025
Street in Talgar may be renamed after Sherzat
Tengrinews.kz – A lawyer representing the parents of 16-year-old Sherzat Polat, who was killed in Talgar last year, has proposed renaming one
16 September 2025
New criminal article on transferring bank cards comes into effect in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – On September 16, a new article was added to Kazakhstan’s Criminal Code establishing liability for transferring one's bank cards
16 September 2025
Kazakhstanis reminded of new criminal article: what you need to know
Tengrinews.kz – On September 16, a new law comes into force in Kazakhstan, introducing criminal liability for a “new” type of offense.
16 September 2025
Faces up to 20 years: Turkey extradites former law enforcement officer to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A former law enforcement officer suspected of running an illegal gambling business has been extradited from Turkey, according
15 September 2025
NSC and OCCD officers detained 17 people in Karagandy Region
Tengrinews.kz – Law enforcement officers have uncovered a major scheme involving the theft of diesel fuel from the railway in Karagandy Region
15 September 2025
Gang involving 19 foreign nationals detained in East Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – 21 people have been detained for illegal gold and precious metal mining in the East Kazakhstan Region, according to KTK.
12 September 2025
12 Kazakhstanis convicted of terrorism and extremism
Tengrinews.kz – 12 people were convicted of terrorism and extremism in Kazakhstan last month, according to the press service of the National
05 September 2025
Brother of Kuandyk Bishimbayev granted amnesty: court decision takes effect
Tengrinews.kz – The court has granted amnesty to Bakhytzhan Baizhanov, the brother of Kuandyk Bishimbayev convicted in the case of Saltanat
22 August 2025
18-year-old Russian detained in Almaty with 300 SIM cards
Tengrinews.kz - In Almaty, an 18-year-old Russian citizen was caught using SIM-Box criminal equipment to spoof phone numbers, citing the city
15 August 2025
Russia extradites suspect in child molestation case to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh national suspected of sexually assaulting a child has been extradited from Russia.
11 August 2025
102 million swindled from a foreigner in Kazakhstan: video of arrest
Tengrinews.kz – Members of a criminal group suspected of stealing over 102 million tenge from a Bulgarian citizen have been detained in the
08 August 2025
Organized crime group managed to defraud the state of 740 million tenge
Tengrinews.kz – The activities of an organized criminal group involved in the illegal registration of cargo vehicles using forged documents
07 August 2025
Kalashnikovs, pistols, grenades – NSC showcases seized weapons
Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee showcased weapons seized in July across eight regions of the country.
06 August 2025
Hefty fine or jail: These words can’t be said at the airport
Tengrinews.kz - Astana Airport has reminded passengers that careless remarks related to security threats are strictly prohibited.
30 July 2025
Foreign woman detained in Kazakhstan for selling human organs
Tengrinews.kz - A foreign national has been detained in Pavlodar for allegedly trafficking human organs, citing Polisia.kz.
30 July 2025
NSC is investigating the data leak of 16 million Kazakh citizens
Tengrinews.kz – The National Security Committee (NSC) is investigating the case of the personal data leak affecting 16 million Kazakhstan citizens.
30 July 2025
Smuggling scheme worth 10 billion uncovered in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – A verdict has been issued in Almaty in a case involving the smuggling of goods from China and the issuance of fake invoices,
21 July 2025
Large shipment of vapes intercepted at the border with Russia
Tengrinews.kz – A large shipment of vapes was seized at the Kazakhstan–Russia border, according to the Agency for Financial Monitoring.
18 July 2025
