“We're from the narcotics police“: Extortion gang detained in Almaty

Tengrinews.kz – A group of men posing as police officers and extorting money from citizens was detained in Almaty during a special operation, according to the city's Police Department press service.
How the fraudsters operated
According to police reports, the suspects pretended to be narcotics officers. They threatened citizens with criminal prosecution and demanded bank transfers or cash payments.
All three men were placed in a temporary detention facility, and a court has ordered pre-trial arrest. A criminal case has been opened under the article for extortion.
Official police statement
Murat Zhumabayev, head of Almaty’s Department for Countering Drug Crimes, noted that this is the third such case this year.

“This is already the third time this year we’ve detained groups pretending to be police officers. These kinds of incidents seriously undermine public trust, which is why we take strict action. Real police officers operate strictly within the law. I urge the residents of Almaty: if you have any doubts about someone claiming to be a police officer, immediately call 102,” he emphasized.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover all the details of the suspects’ illegal activities.












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