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Telegram accounts have come under threat due to a new hacking scheme

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Аккаунты Telegram оказались под угрозой из-за новой схемы взлома
The Crime Threat Forecasting Centre of the Legal Statistics and Special Records Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office has warned users about a new scheme for hacking Telegram accounts. Attackers are sending messages supposedly on behalf of the messaging platform’s official support service, convincing users to urgently cancel a non-existent account deletion.

Participants of a transnational group in the Almaty region have received their sentence

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Участники транснациональной группы в Алматинской области получили приговор
The specialised inter-district criminal court of the Almaty region has pronounced a verdict against seven foreign nationals who were members of a transnational organised criminal group. The convicted individuals have been sentenced to imprisonment for terms ranging from 19 to 20 years.

A student of NIS Astana attempted suicide after a boycott in the class.

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Ученик НИШ Астаны пытался совершить суицид после бойкота в классе
The parents of a pupil at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) in Astana have stated that their son experienced prolonged social isolation from his classmates. According to the family, after leaving the school the teenager attempted suicide, and the materials from their appeal to law enforcement authorities have been with the prosecutor’s office since April.

A bound young woman was forcibly dragged towards a car near the Khan Shatyr shopping centre in Astana.

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Связанную девушку пытались силой затащить в автомобиль у ТРЦ «Хан Шатыр» в Астане
A video has been circulating on social media showing several people using force against a young woman in the car park of the "Khan Shatyr" shopping centre in Astana. The police have identified those involved in the incident and stated that there are no casualties.

The Ministry of Interior reminded about the rules for protecting children from online grooming

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МВД напомнило о правилах защиты детей от онлайн-груминга
Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) reminds parents and minors of the risks of online grooming and measures to protect children on the internet. The department has listed signs of dangerous communication and recommendations for safe behaviour in the digital environment.

Four akims in the North Kazakhstan Region have been held accountable for violations in the arrangement of cattle burial sites.

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Четырёх акимов в СКО привлекли к ответственности за нарушения при обустройстве скотомогильников
The Ethics Council of the North Kazakhstan Region (SKO) has recommended disciplinary action against the akims of four rural districts after discrepancies were identified between the actual work completed and the project estimate documentation during the construction of cattle burial sites. An alternative to a warning of partial official non-compliance is dismissal.

Uzbekistan has overtaken Kazakhstan in passenger traffic growth in Central Asia

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Узбекистан обогнал Казахстан по росту пассажиропотока в Центральной Азии
In April 2026, Kazakhstan's airports maintained a positive trend in passenger traffic, with the figure increasing by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan demonstrated higher growth rates and became the leader in Central Asia with a figure of 9.1%.

Why do statements from business representatives about democracy after the referendum raise questions

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референдум 2026
After the constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan, entrepreneur Zhanar Suleimenova spoke out in the public debate on the political system. Her statements on democracy and political reforms sparked discussion against the backdrop of her family background and the career of her husband Daniyar Berlibayev within the state oil and gas sector. The media has also mentioned the family’s foreign assets, which has heightened interest in this debate.

Nurlan Smagulov has entered the Forbes billionaires list for the first time

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Нурлан Смагулов
Kazakhstani entrepreneur Nurlan Smagulov has entered the Forbes world billionaires list for the first time. The publication estimates his wealth at approximately $1.3 billion. The ranking was published in the annual global billionaires list for 2026.

The KNBS reported on a pre-trial investigation into the agricultural inspectorate of the Turkestan region.

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коррупция в сельском хозяйстве
The editorial board of the FBRK sent a request to the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan regarding the possible detention of the head of the territorial inspectorate in the agro-industrial complex in the Turkestan region. In its response, the department reported that a pre-trial investigation was underway. The NSC refused to disclose any further details.

Who will be able to work as a private detective in Kazakhstan

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частные детективы
In Kazakhstan, a package of bills regulating the activities of private detectives has been reviewed. The documents introduce licensing of the profession, establish qualification requirements and administrative liability for violations. The amendments also determine the procedure for using the results of detective work in criminal proceedings.