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The perpetrator of the accident on Al-Farabi has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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In the Specialised Interdistrict Criminal Court of Almaty, the case concerning the road traffic accident on Al-Farabi Avenue, which resulted in the deaths of three people, has been concluded. Alexander Pak was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment.

Over 70% of Kazakhstanis have credits or loans

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Over 70% of Kazakhstani people have credits or loans, and nearly half of all borrowers spend more than half of their monthly income on repayments. A survey of the country's residents on the issue of over-indebtedness also revealed that the most common financial obligations remain consumer loans and instalment plans, and there turned out to be more supporters of tightening lending conditions than opponents.

The head of an organised crime group, who had been hiding for 17 years, has been extradited to Kazakhstan.

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A citizen of Kazakhstan, suspected of leading an organised criminal group (OCG), has been extradited from Kyrgyzstan. According to the investigation, he is linked to large-scale fraud committed between 2007 and 2008 in Almaty.

Smuggling of petrol worth 37.2 billion tenge uncovered in Kazakhstan

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In Kazakhstan, since the start of 2026, more than 190,000 tonnes of petrol with an illicit turnover exceeding 37.2 billion tenge have been identified as being smuggled out of the country. At the same time, law enforcement agencies have thwarted 712 attempts to illegally export fuel and lubricants across road customs checkpoints.

The KNB has disrupted the activities of a criminal group in the Turkestan region.

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In the Turkestan region, officers of the Committee for National Security (KNB), together with the police and under the coordination of the prosecutor's office, have stopped the activities of a criminal group. As part of the investigation, pre-trial proceedings have been initiated against 17 individuals.

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened a laboratory for training UAV operators.

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In Kazakhstan, a training laboratory for unmanned aircraft systems has begun operating at the Operational and Forensic Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). There, police officers undergo training in drone piloting to carry out their official duties.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has taken the situation under control following the explosion in Shchuchinsk.

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A gas cylinder explosion occurred in a café in the town of Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region. Seven people died and 28 were injured. The authorities reported that a criminal case has been opened, compensation will be paid to the families of the deceased and the injured, and medical assistance and support will be provided by the akimat and the café administration.

What did the VAP find in JSC "Centre of Electronic Finance"? (Part 2)

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During an audit of JSC "Centre of Electronic Finance", auditors recorded payment for services before a contract was signed, procurement from a sole supplier who had started work six months before the tender, a financial statement audit with a conflict of interest, and an incident involving the transfer of access to government servers to third parties from foreign countries. Materials relating to three episodes have been submitted to criminal prosecution authorities.

What did the VAP find in JSC "Centre for Electronic Finance"? (Part 1)

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The Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan audited the activities of JSC "Centre for Electronic Finance" for 2020–2024. Financial violations totalling 566 million tenge, inefficient use of funds amounting to 764 million tenge, and ineffective planning worth 12.7 billion tenge were identified.

AFM has completed an investigation into illegal lending worth 1.8 billion tenge in the North Kazakhstan Region

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In the North Kazakhstan Region, an investigation into a criminal case involving illegal business activity, self-justice with the use of violence, and fraud has been completed. According to the investigation, the suspect issued loans without a licence and earned over 1.8 billion tenge in revenue. The case has been sent to court, and the suspect remains in custody.

New law on banks strengthens protection for clients of Kazakhstan's financial market

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In Kazakhstan, new banking rules have come into force, strengthening customer protection. Behavioural supervision has been introduced, and requirements for advertising, credit transparency, and complaint handling have been updated. The law changes the way banks, MFOs, and customers interact.
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