The organised crime control department of Astana police has detained alleged members of a criminal group.
According to Polisia.kz, it included repeatedly convicted representatives of the criminal underworld. They are suspected of committing a number of serious crimes.
In one episode, the suspects, using threats and violence, obtained 5 million tenge and a Toyota SUV from a local resident. They were also caught stealing 6 million tenge on the premises of a bank.
All alleged members of the criminal group have been taken into custody. Their involvement in other similar crimes is being checked.
A pre-trial investigation is being conducted into cases of extortion and robbery committed by a group of individuals by prior conspiracy.
For the record, previously the specialised inter-district criminal court of Astana found members of the Kospayev organised criminal group guilty and sentenced them to various prison terms.