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The court in Kokshetau has passed a sentence in the case concerning a financial pyramid scheme.

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In Kokshetau, the court has passed a sentence in the case of the financial pyramid scheme ‘S-Group’. Three participants have been found guilty of creating and leading a scheme that attracted funds totalling 136.5 million tenge. They have been given prison sentences, and their property has been confiscated for the benefit of the victims.

The Ministry of Economy of Kazakhstan has presented a draft law with new criteria for settlements.

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The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan has presented a consultative document for the draft Constitutional Law on Administrative-Territorial Structure, which provides for a revision of the criteria for settlements and a clarification of their status.

The police liquidated a drug lab and seized 4.5 kg of mephedrone in Shymkent.

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In Shymkent, police have shut down an underground drug lab. Two men who organised the production of synthetic drugs have been detained. Seized were 4.5 kg of mephedrone (roughly 8,000 doses), over a tonne of precursors, and equipment. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects have been arrested.

Automatic case distribution for private judicial executors is being introduced in Kazakhstan

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The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan has made changes to the rules for the distribution of enforcement documents. The order formalises the transition to the automatic assignment of private bailiffs through the state automated information system of enforcement proceedings (SAIS EP).

Sanjar Bokayev has been detained in Almaty on suspicion of fraud.

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Sanjar Bokayev has been detained in Almaty on suspicion of large-scale fraud. According to the investigation, he may not only have distributed videos about tree felling and thefts, but also organised these actions himself, recruiting people for money. His involvement in the embezzlement of funds is also being investigated. Guilt has not been proven, and the investigation is ongoing.

The list of discrediting misconduct by civil servants has been defined in Kazakhstan

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In Kazakhstan, amendments are being considered that would expand the list of discrediting offences for civil servants. This could include drug use, drink-driving, and participation in gambling. It is also proposed to recall employees from study leave without their consent in the event of violations, and to withhold social benefits if injuries are linked to alcohol, drugs, or a criminal offence.

Aсета Матаева was detained in Almaty after a fight near Dostyk Plaza?

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The FBK editorial office has received information about the possible detention in Almaty of the head of the KazTAG International News Agency, Aset Mataev, following an incident near the Dostyk Plaza shopping centre. According to a source, this involves a fight involving several people.

The court confiscated 20 million tenge in a gambling business case in the Turkestan region.

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In the Turkestan region, the court, following a protest from the Prosecutor General's Office, reconsidered the sentence in a case involving illegal gambling. 20 million tenge of income from the convicted individual, which had not previously been seized, was confiscated and directed to state revenue.

Artificial intelligence is set to be introduced into the law enforcement system in Kazakhstan

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In Kazakhstan, plans are in place to introduce artificial intelligence into the law enforcement system. AI will be used for video monitoring, traffic control, and migration management. There will also be a strengthened focus on crime prevention, digitalisation of Ministry of Internal Affairs services, and community engagement, including the protection of minors and victims of domestic violence.

The court in the Abai region identified serious violations during the construction of a residential building.

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The Economic Court of the Abai Region considered a claim by the State Municipal Enterprise "Semey Vodokanal" regarding access to engineering networks and the demolition of structures above the sewage collector. The claim was dismissed, as the emergency had been resolved. However, the court identified serious violations in the design and construction of the building and forwarded the materials to the prosecutor of the Abai Region.

UPD: FBK is clarifying the circumstances of the export of KazBeef Processing beef.

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The editorial board of FBRK has received official clarifications from KazBeef Processing LLP regarding the recent article on the specific features of beef export control in Kazakhstan. After an additional fact-check, our editorial board considers it necessary to clarify a number of circumstances outlined in the previous publication.

Transport Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan will check Air Astana amid the scandal over discounted tickets

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The Main Transport Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an inspection into the activities of JSC ‘Air Astana’ and JSC ‘FlyArystan’ following publications regarding the possible sale of discounted airline tickets for the benefit of management and related parties. The inspection will be conducted through the Civil Aviation Committee.

Personnel appointments in police bodies have affected a number of regions of Kazakhstan

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In the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, a planned rotation of senior management has taken place. By orders of the Minister of Internal Affairs, coordinated with the Presidential Administration, new heads have been appointed to the Ministry’s central office and a number of territorial police departments. The staffing changes have affected several regions of the country.

The deal between Prince Andrew and Timur Kulibaev has become the focus of a BBC investigation

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A BBC investigation has shown that the purchase of Prince Andrew’s former residence in the UK in 2007 may have been partly financed by funds from a company that the Italian prosecutor's office linked to corrupt payments. The buyer was Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, the son-in-law of the former president of Kazakhstan. Kulibayev himself denies corruption and calls the deal lawful.
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