News about fraud
New AI scam scheme: Interior Ministry issues warning to Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry has warned citizens about the spread of new online fraud schemes involving artificial intelligence
14 April 10:36
Left the doctor — scammers called. Minister asked about data leaks of Kazakhstan citizens
Tengrinews.kz– Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev commented on complaints from
03 April 19:39
National Bank warns Kazakhstanis about digital tenge scams
Tengrinews.kz — The National Bank of Kazakhstan has recorded a rise in fraudulent schemes involving offers to invest in the digital tenge. Scammers
30 March 15:34
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
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
SMS from 1414: what Kazakhstanis should warn their parents about
Tengrinews.kz – Cases of fraud via SMS from the number 1414 have become more frequent in Almaty, with elderly people most often falling victim,
25 February 13:36
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
National Bank warns Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz – The National Bank has warned Kazakhstanis about a rise in phone fraud cases involving unauthorized blocking of bank cards.
17 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
Fraud worth 4.5 billion tenge: OrdaMed chairman put on wanted list
Tengrinews.kz — The chairman of the management board of OrdaMed, Erkin Dlimbetov, has been placed on a wanted list. Information about this appeared
29 January 17:22
Passport for 3 million: risky marriage schemes to obtain Kazakhstan citizenship
Tengrinews.kz — A story about a foreign national allegedly seeking a fictitious marriage in exchange for money has gained traction on social
26 January 15:13
4.5-billion-tenge fraud: NSC detains OrdaMed executives
Tengrinews.kz — The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has uncovered a scheme involving the fictitious production of medical devices
26 January 14:26
Interior Ministry warned Kazakhstanis about dangerous posts on Threads
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned Kazakhstanis about dangerous posts on the social network Threads, citing Polisia.kz.
26 January 13:01
Kazakhstanis warned about new scam tactics
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis are being warned about new tricks used by scammers. This time they pose as employees of a door-entry (intercom)
08 December 2025 08:46
Multibillion-tenge apartment sale scam uncovered in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – A large-scale fraud scheme involving the sale of real estate in the Qyran residential complex has been uncovered in Astana,
01 December 2025 14:50
Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General warns iPhone owners of danger
Tengrinews.kz – The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan has warned iPhone owners about a threat of online fraud, the agency’s press service
17 November 2025 09:09
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that will protect users from scammers
Tengrinews.kz – WhatsApp has introduced several new features aimed at improving user safety and convenience. Among them are a warning when sharing
13 November 2025 12:41
What to do if your account is hacked: Ministry of AI explains
Tengrinews.kz — Cyber hygiene is essential for protecting personal data online. It includes practices like using strong passwords. But what
24 October 2025 22:20
130 shadow crypto exchanges shut down in Kazakhstan, millions in USDT seized
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has shut down 130 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges used by criminals to launder money from online fraud and drug
15 October 2025 11:05
Kazakhstan and Ukraine shut down major fraud call center in joint operation
Tengrinews.kz – A transnational fraudulent call center targeting Kazakh citizens was dismantled in Ukraine during a joint special operation,
25 September 2025 20:50
