In the Akmola Region, the activities of a group suspected of the illegal sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems, flavourings, and liquids for them have been stopped. According to the investigation, the amount of criminal income exceeded 221 million tenge.
HOW THE SCHEME WAS ORGANISED
Officers of the department of the Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) in the Akmola Region, coordinated by the prosecutor's office, stopped the activities of a group involved in the illegal sale of vapes, flavourings, and liquids for them.
Online shops on social networks were used to sell the products. The goods were delivered by courier.
WHAT MEASURES WERE TAKEN TO CONCEAL THE ACTIVITY
According to the FMA, the scheme's participants used conspiracy measures. In particular, droppers were used to receive and cash out funds.
The investigation believes that the criminal income from the activity exceeded 221 million tenge.
WHAT PROCEDURAL DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
By court order, an apartment and a car belonging to the suspects have been seized. The organiser of the group has been placed in custody.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is subject to disclosure in accordance with Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
WHAT DATA DOES THE FMA PROVIDE
The FMA reported that since the beginning of 2026, the agency has initiated 12 pre-trial investigations into cases of illegal vape sales.
A total of 717,000 units of products have been seized from illegal circulation.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE HEALTH RISKS
The FMA reminds that the use of vapes contributes to the development of nicotine addiction, especially among teenagers and young people. According to the agency, nicotine affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems and increases the risk of developing chronic diseases.
