Extortionists collected “tribute” from drivers: Interior Ministry and NSC conduct special operation at border

Tengrinews.kz – On September 23, police officers, together with employees of the KNB Department, detained a group whose members are suspected of systematically extorting money from drivers of heavy trucks, passenger vehicles, cars and transit transport passing through a border checkpoint in Zhambyl Region. This was reported by the Interior Ministry’s press service.
According to the ministry, police conducted 27 searches.

“Bladed weapons, communication devices, a large amount of money, as well as vehicles were seized. The investigation is being conducted into extortion committed by a group of people. All circumstances of the illegal activity, the role of each participant, as well as possible additional episodes, are currently being established,” the Interior Ministry said.


The ministry noted that it will continue systematic work to stop the activities of organized criminal groups and individuals exerting pressure on citizens and business representatives.

“The Ministry of Internal Affairs is taking comprehensive measures on an ongoing basis to counter organized crime, extortion and other forms of criminal pressure on citizens and entrepreneurs,” the ministry said.

Police noted that special attention is being paid to identifying individuals acting as part of criminal groups, establishing all participants in illegal activity and stopping their criminal schemes.