03.07.2025 08:41:00
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In 2025, Kazakhstan took a major step toward digital safety by passing amendments to its Criminal Code, introducing liability for stalking and the misuse of banking tools. These changes aim to protect citizens from emerging threats both offline and online.
A new Article 232-1 now criminalizes the unauthorized transfer, acquisition, or use of bank accounts, payment instruments, and digital IDs. This targets so-called “droppers” — intermediaries used in fraudulent financial schemes.
Penalties include fines, correctional labor, or imprisonment. The reform responds to the growing wave of financial crimes involving anonymous transactions and third-party accounts.
Another key addition is Article 115-1, which introduces criminal responsibility for stalking — defined as systematic harassment that threatens a person’s peace and safety. This includes both physical and digital forms of pursuit.
Stalking may involve repeated calls, messages, social media surveillance, unauthorized data collection, or attempts to control someone through digital means. Offenders face fines up to 200 MCI or arrest for up to 50 days.
Digital stalking is particularly insidious. It can involve account hacking, spyware installation, fake profiles, and other covert tactics that violate privacy and erode mental well-being.
Such actions are often hard to prove, and victims may not realize the extent of the intrusion. That’s why legal protection and informed guidance are essential in confronting digital abuse.
These legal changes are more than punitive measures — they reflect a broader recognition that online safety requires a structured legal response. Laws must evolve alongside technology.
If you suspect stalking or misuse of your personal data, don’t face it alone. Consulting a legal expert can be the first step toward restoring your security and peace of mind.
A new Article 232-1 now criminalizes the unauthorized transfer, acquisition, or use of bank accounts, payment instruments, and digital IDs. This targets so-called “droppers” — intermediaries used in fraudulent financial schemes.
Penalties include fines, correctional labor, or imprisonment. The reform responds to the growing wave of financial crimes involving anonymous transactions and third-party accounts.
Another key addition is Article 115-1, which introduces criminal responsibility for stalking — defined as systematic harassment that threatens a person’s peace and safety. This includes both physical and digital forms of pursuit.
Stalking may involve repeated calls, messages, social media surveillance, unauthorized data collection, or attempts to control someone through digital means. Offenders face fines up to 200 MCI or arrest for up to 50 days.
Digital stalking is particularly insidious. It can involve account hacking, spyware installation, fake profiles, and other covert tactics that violate privacy and erode mental well-being.
Such actions are often hard to prove, and victims may not realize the extent of the intrusion. That’s why legal protection and informed guidance are essential in confronting digital abuse.
These legal changes are more than punitive measures — they reflect a broader recognition that online safety requires a structured legal response. Laws must evolve alongside technology.
If you suspect stalking or misuse of your personal data, don’t face it alone. Consulting a legal expert can be the first step toward restoring your security and peace of mind.
