02.11.2026 18:01
In the city of Atyrau in western Kazakhstan, 10 people were detained on suspicion of planning to forcibly change the constitutional order. During the investigation conducted by the National Security Committee, weapons, drugs, and various materials were seized in the suspects' homes. As part of the operation, the activities of 3 secret training centers established for children and adolescents were also halted. The suspects face various charges, including terrorist propaganda and extremist organization activities.
In an investigation conducted in Kazakhstan on suspicion of an attempted coup, 10 people were detained. The weapons seized and the secret training centers uncovered in the operation carried out by security forces drew attention.
SUSPICION OF A PLAN TO CHANGE THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan announced that a large-scale operation was carried out in the city of Atyrau in the west of the country. Ten suspects were detained in simultaneous operations organized on October 30 under the coordination of prosecutor's offices. According to the statement of the security units, it is assessed that the suspects aimed to change the foundations of the constitutional order in Kazakhstan's western region by force. The authorities stated that the activities of these individuals had been examined within the scope of an investigation that had been ongoing for some time. Following the operation, the judicial process regarding the suspects continues.
WEAPONS AND DRUGS FOUND IN THEIR HOMES
Striking findings were reached during searches carried out at the residences of the 10 detained individuals. Firearms, narcotic substances, religious materials, books and other evidence linked to the investigation were seized during the searches. The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan announced that the seized materials are being evaluated within the scope of the investigation. The examination of the links between the suspects' activities and the evidence obtained continues.
THEY ESTABLISHED 3 SECRET TRAINING CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
One of the most striking details of the operation was the secret training centers operating for children and adolescents. Security forces stopped the activities of 3 secret training centers stated to be linked to the suspect group.
CHARGES AGAINST THE SUSPECTS ARE SERIOUS
According to the statement of the Kazakh authorities, the detained individuals are being investigated under multiple charges. There are charges against the suspects of establishing an extremist group, leading the group, participating in the organization's activities, conducting terrorist propaganda and inciting hatred and hostility on religious grounds. The authorities also reported that some of the group members had previously been convicted of terrorist crimes and ordinary crimes.
CONFIDENTIALITY DECISION ON THE DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATION
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan announced that the investigation regarding the operation in which 10 people were detained is ongoing. In the statement, it was indicated that under Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Kazakhstan, other information regarding the investigation cannot be disclosed to the public.