'It’s no excuse': Ministry of Internal Affairs warns Kazakh bloggers

Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a warning about the legal consequences of dangerous pranks and extreme stunts popular on social media. According to Polisia.kz, 24 people have already been held administratively liable for such actions since the beginning of the year.
The Ministry noted that videos featuring so-called pranks and extreme scenes recorded "for hype" have become more frequent on social media.

"Unfortunately, the 'chase for likes and views' often goes far beyond humor and harmless fun. Instead of friendly content, creators resort to aggression, provocation, staged violence, and endangering the lives of themselves and others. These actions are dangerous and disrupt public order.
Since the start of the year, 24 individuals have been held administratively accountable for such incidents," said official Interior Ministry spokesperson Shyngys Alekeshev.

In the capital, bloggers staged a scene in an elevator involving a "corpse" and an axe attack. According to the Ministry, their content caused panic and fear among unsuspecting passengers. All participants were arrested for periods ranging from 15 to 30 days.
In another incident in Almaty Region, a young man attempting to jump over a moving vehicle for a stunt video suffered fatal injuries.

"Such 'jokes' and stunts are not just dangerous—they are immoral, disrupt public order, undermine people's sense of safety, and can lead to irreversible consequences. Unwitting viewers often experience shock and stress. The performers themselves put their lives at serious risk," Alekeshev added.

The Ministry stressed that serious public order violations that incite panic, cause harm, or degrade human dignity may result in administrative or criminal liability.

"Being a blogger or filming for content does not justify unlawful behavior. Violent pranks and dangerous stunts are not art—they’re a step beyond the law. We urge all content creators: think about the consequences before filming or participating in questionable scenes. Respect the feelings, safety, and personal boundaries of others—both in real life and online," said Shyngys Alekeshev.