A scheme for illegally issuing Individual Identification Numbers (IINs) to foreigners has been uncovered and stopped in Astana. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to current legislation, IINs are issued to foreigners only upon their personal presence in Kazakhstan and mandatory biometric identification. However, in 2024–2025, a criminal scheme was organized to help register IINs without applicants entering the country.
To implement the scheme, a social media channel was used to find and attract foreigners interested in obtaining IINs remotely. "Employees of the branch of the 'Government for Citizens' State Corporation in Astana were involved in the criminal activity. They deliberately entered false information into the Public Service Center information system and processed fake applications for IINs," the statement said.
Illegal remuneration was transferred through intermediaries via bank transfers and then distributed among participants. The criminal case has been sent to court.