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

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Суд в Кокшетау вынес приговор по делу о финансовой пирамиде
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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населённые пункты
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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Полиция ликвидировала нарколабораторию и изъяла 4,5 кг мефедрона в Шымкенте
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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автоматическое распределение дел
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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Санжар Бокаев задержан в алматы по подозрению в мошенничестве

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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Перечень дискредитирующих проступков госслужащих определили в Казахстане
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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Асет Матаев драка Алматы
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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Суд конфисковал 20 млн тенге по делу об игорном бизнесе в Туркестанской области
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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Искусственный интеллект планируют внедрить в систему правопорядка в Казахстане
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 prosecutor's office recovered 11.2 million tenge under state contracts for school repairs in the North Kazakhstan region.

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страховые выплаты
The Prosecutor's Office of the North Kazakhstan Region recovered 11.2 million tenge from a contractor who improperly fulfilled obligations under government procurement contracts for major school repairs. The customer had long failed to apply for an insurance payout, which violated the law on public procurement. Court decisions and prosecutorial oversight made it possible to fully return the funds to the budget.

Eight children have been hospitalised after poisoning at the "Mirass" school in Astana

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Госпитализация детей
Eight children from the zero grade of the "Miras" school in Astana were hospitalised after lunch on 30 January 2026. Six have been diagnosed with an acute intestinal infection, and two with functional gastrointestinal disorders. An unscheduled sanitary-epidemiological inspection has been launched at the school.

The vocabulary used by a Majilis deputy on social media has sparked criticism in Kazakhstan.

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Самат Нуртаза
On 30 January, Majilis deputy Samat Nurtaza published a photo on Threads with colleagues to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's parliament. A discussion about the work of deputies arose beneath the post. In response to criticism from citizens, Nurtaza used blunt language, which provoked a negative reaction from users. The post was later deleted. The deputy has held his position since March 2023.

The name Karim Masimov was mentioned eight times in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Дело Джеффри Эпштейна
The US Department of Justice has published approximately 3 million pages of documents relating to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Kazakhstan is mentioned over 400 times in the materials, including trips to Almaty and Astana and contacts with officials. The name of former Prime Minister Karim Massimov appears at least eight times.

Violations in the organisation of school meals have been identified in the Akmola region

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прокуратура
The prosecutor's office of the Burabay district uncovered violations in the organisation of school meals at the Saken Seifullin School in the village of Burabay. The supplier provided inaccurate information about their qualifications and effectively transferred the performance of the services to a third party. Following the inspection, the contract was terminated, the school director was dismissed from their post, and those responsible were subjected to disciplinary action.