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Police have detained a public activist in Taraz on suspicion of extortion.

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Полиция задержала общественного активиста в Таразе по подозрению в вымогательстве
In Taraz, police have detained a civil activist on suspicion of extorting 5 million tenge from a local resident. According to the investigation, he allegedly threatened to spread information on social media that could damage the complainant's reputation, and demanded money in exchange for not publishing it and removing comments. The suspect was caught red-handed, and a pre-trial investigation is underway.

Administrative amnesty with write-off of fines has become part of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan

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административная амнистия
In Kazakhstan, an administrative amnesty will be implemented for the first time, with the potential to write off fines for citizens. The initiative is being carried out under the updated Constitution and involves a review of approaches to liability for offences that do not pose a threat to society.

Passenger in Ust-Kamenogorsk suspected of molesting minors on a bus

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Пассажир в Усть-Каменогорске подозревается в домогательствах к несовершеннолетним в автобусе
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, an incident involving possible harassment of underage girls occurred on a city bus. According to media reports, they were forced to leave the vehicle before their intended stop. A passenger intervened, which led to a conflict inside the bus. The police department of the East Kazakhstan Region stated that they are conducting an investigation and are establishing the circumstances of the incident.

Ministry of Agriculture of the RK has proposed easing the requirements for the protection of hemp crops

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посевы конопли Казахстан
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has presented a draft resolution providing for changes to the rules on the cultivation of industrial hemp, including a relaxation of requirements for crop protection. It is proposed to abandon the mandatory continuous physical fencing of plantations and to use technical means of control.

Former head doctor of a hospital in the Zhambyl region detained on suspicion of embezzlement

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Экс-главврача больницы в Жамбылской области задержали по подозрению в хищениях
In Zhambyl Region, the former chief doctor of Merken District Hospital, Meirambek Darmenov, has been detained. He is suspected of allegedly embezzling budget funds totalling over 32 million tenge. He is currently being held in a pre-trial detention centre in Taraz, and the circumstances of the case are being established.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has updated the rules for obtaining a temporary residence permit for foreign nationals.

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РВП Казахстан
In Kazakhstan, the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP) for foreigners and stateless persons has been changed. The new rules clarify the deadlines for submitting applications and strengthen data checks, which directly affects the application process.

The overload of veterinarians in Kazakhstan has reached a critical level

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Перегрузка ветеринаров в Казахстане достигла критического уровня
In Kazakhstan, the veterinary sector is facing a critical shortage of staff and a high workload for specialists. One vet is serving up to 2,000 head of cattle against a norm of 750, while working conditions remain difficult and infrastructure weak. Experts are proposing digitalisation, tighter controls and the development of vaccine production, while the Ministry of Agriculture is drawing up a comprehensive plan to reform the sector.

AFM investigates embezzlement case of 160 million tenge in Kokshetau

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АФМ расследует дело о хищении 160 млн тенге в Кокшетау
In Kokshetau, the AFM is investigating a case concerning the possible theft of over 160 million tenge during the construction of utility networks. According to the investigation, contractor organisations inflated the volume of work, and some of it was never actually carried out, despite signed reports and payment from the budget. The court has placed a lien on the suspects' property, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Sapiyev moved to the Republican level after leaving the sports administration of the Karaganda region.

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Серик Сапиев
Head of the Karaganda Region Sports Department Serik Sapiev and his deputy Dauren Yesimkhanov left the regional office voluntarily. After his departure, Sapiev became an external advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, coordinating the preparation of the national team for the 20th Asian Summer Games. The incident was accompanied by an inspection from the Anti-Corruption Agency and the identification of violations of ethics for civil servants.

The criticised game Steppe Rider has started being recommended in schools and universities in Kazakhstan.

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Steppe Rider
Teachers and students in Kazakhstan have been recommended to download the educational game Steppe Rider, developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The project, costing nearly 270 million tenge, has drawn criticism from users due to technical issues and low demand.

110 cases of corruption offences have been identified in Kazakhstan since the start of 2026

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уголовные дела КНБ
From the beginning of 2026, the National Security Committee (KNB) has registered 126 criminal offences, 110 of which are linked to corruption. Investigations have been completed into 129 cases, with 121 sent to court. In the concluded cases, damage amounting to 18 billion tenge has been established, of which over 100 million tenge has been reimbursed to the budget.

The authorities have announced tighter controls on illegal water abstraction and the water market in Kazakhstan.

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незаконным водозабором и рынком
The Ministry of Water Resources and the Prosecutor General’s Office are strengthening control over illegal water abstraction and the “black market” for water in Kazakhstan. A Roadmap has been developed, incorporating resource auditing, digital monitoring, water-saving technologies and anti-corruption measures. Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov emphasised the need for coordinated action to hold violators accountable.

Illegal iron ore mining has been identified in the Karaganda region

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железной руды
In the Karaganda region, illegal iron ore mining has been uncovered: an enterprise operated without a licence for four years, exporting raw materials abroad. According to the prosecutor's office, the damage to the state exceeded 2 billion tenge. Three suspects have been arrested, and property worth more than 500 million tenge has been seized. The criminal case has been sent to court.