The Moyynkum District Court of the Zhambyl Region has brought a local resident to administrative responsibility for an offense committed by her minor son. The teenager engaged in bullying and extortion at school. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
In May 2026, a 9th-grade student from a rural school bullied several 8th-graders, demanding money from them. Since the perpetrator had not reached the age of criminal or full administrative responsibility (the bullying was committed by a teenager aged 12 to 16), a protocol was drawn up against his mother.
In court, citizen Zh. fully admitted guilt, confirmed all the circumstances of the case, and promised to strengthen control over her son's behavior. The court found the woman guilty under Part 3 of Article 127-2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Bullying committed by a minor") and imposed a fine of 43,000 tenge (10 MCI).
The ruling has entered into force. The court found no aggravating or mitigating circumstances in the case.
This case illustrates the application of anti-bullying legislation in Kazakhstan. Since June 2024, administrative liability for bullying has been introduced in Kazakhstan. If the offender is a minor, liability falls on their parents. The fine ranges from 10 MCI (43,000 tenge in 2026) to 30 MCI. A warning may also be issued.
Experts note that preventing bullying in schools requires cooperation between parents and teachers. It is important to teach children respect and empathy, as well as to monitor their behavior. If a child is bullied, immediate contact with school administration or law enforcement is necessary.
This case reminds parents of their responsibility for their children's actions. By law, parents bear material responsibility for harm caused by their minor children. Therefore, special attention should be paid to child upbringing.