It is reported that the detainees are also suspected of promoting terrorism and inciting religious hatred.
On October 30, 2026, in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, National Security Committee officers detained 10 individuals suspected of forming, leading, and participating in the activities of an extremist group. This was reported by the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan.
According to the investigation, the members of the group aimed to violently change the foundations of the constitutional order in the western region of the country.
During searches conducted at the residences of the suspects, firearms, narcotic substances, religious attributes, literature, and other material evidence were confiscated.
Additionally, National Security Committee officers put a stop to the activities of three underground educational centers intended for children and adolescents, which were allegedly organized by the group members. Some of the suspects had previously been convicted of terrorism and general crimes.
