A resident of Almaty has turned to police after her ex-boyfriend began calling from hidden numbers and threatening physical violence. The man was detained on suspicion of stalking, the city police department reported on 6 November. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the woman, she repeatedly asked her ex to stop communicating. He continued to write to her and sought personal meetings, appearing at her home and workplace.
Police have opened a criminal case. The suspect has been placed in a temporary detention facility.
"During the investigation, screenshots of the correspondence were seized and attached to the case materials. The suspect himself admitted guilt in illegal stalking," the Almaty police department said.
Earlier in Aktau, a man was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for stalking. He stalked a woman for three months, called her, came to her apartment and disconnected her internet.
Previously, Kursiv reported on criminal liability for stalking. The article has been in force since 16 September 2025. Stalking that causes significant harm is punishable by a fine or correctional labor of up to 200 MCI, up to 200 hours of community service, or up to 50 days of arrest.