In April 2026, in Almaty, the activities of a criminal group linked to telephone fraud were suppressed. According to law enforcement agencies, more than 4 million calls were made through the scheme they had set up, and the damage to telecom operators exceeded 15 million tenge.
WHAT HAPPENED
According to the National Security Committee (NSC), the operation was coordinated by the prosecutor’s office. The agency reported the suppression of the activities of a group involved in organising telephone fraud.
According to the NSC, the criminals created conditions for international calls to be made from abroad to Kazakh subscribers, bypassing telecom operators.
To do this, they used shell companies. Virtual telephone exchanges were set up through these companies, local mobile numbers were acquired, and malicious software was also used.
WHAT DAMAGE WAS RECORDED
According to the agency, more than 4 million calls were made using this scheme.
Damage to telecom operators amounting to over 15 million tenge has also been reported.
WHAT WAS FOUND DURING THE SEARCHES
During the searches, officers seized technical equipment and other material evidence.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details are not disclosed in accordance with Part 1 of Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.