In the Beskaragay district of the Abai region, a contractor illegally extracted inert materials while reinforcing a 600-meter section of the Irtysh riverbank. A criminal case has been opened. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The prosecutor's office in the Beskaragay district of the Abai region has identified violations during the reinforcement of a 600-meter section of the Irtysh riverbank, according to the regional prosecutor's office press service.

At the end of 2025, LLP "Techserviskom" carried out work on the 600-meter section, but self-extracted the necessary inert materials on the lands of a populated area without permits, instead of officially purchasing them.

"A pre-trial investigation has been initiated on this fact under Article 334 (unauthorized use of subsoil) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, according to the prosecutor's act, officials were brought to disciplinary responsibility," the prosecutor's office reported.

In addition, the court ordered the contractor to compensate the state for 15.7 million tenge of unjustifiably received budget funds.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that more than 1,400 illegal miners had been identified in Kazakhstan since 2025, from whom over 12 tons of gold raw materials were seized. According to her, such gold ends up with jewelers selling their products in Kazakhstan.

Additional Information

This event is an important step in the fight against illegal use of natural resources. Thanks to the effective work of the prosecutor's office, significant funds have been returned to the state budget. This case highlights the importance of contractors complying with legal requirements.

The exact volumes and location of illegally extracted materials will be determined during the investigation. Currently, investigative actions are underway.

Legal Consequences

Article 334 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for criminal liability for unauthorized use of subsoil. For actions committed on a large scale, punishment in the form of a fine or restriction of liberty is provided.

The court decision obliges the contractor to return budget funds, which is an important mechanism for protecting state finances.

Preventive Measures

The prosecutor's office conducts systematic checks to prevent such violations. Contractors are reminded of the need to obtain appropriate permits when using natural resources.

This case demonstrates the role of state bodies in ensuring environmental and economic security. Control is being strengthened to prevent illegal actions.

Public Significance

The problem of illegal use of natural resources causes great resonance in society. This case is a clear example of the fight of state bodies against illegal actions. It is also important for citizens to report such facts.

The prosecutor's office continues its work to protect citizens' rights and ensure legality. Work in this direction will continue in the future.

Conclusion

A criminal case has been opened on the fact of illegal mining during the reinforcement of the Irtysh riverbank. The contractor is obliged to return 15.7 million tenge to the state. This case shows that illegal use of natural resources is unacceptable.

Thanks to the effective work of state bodies, budget funds were protected. In the future, control measures will be strengthened to prevent such violations.