Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said a 44-year-old man suspected of promoting religious extremism and inciting interfaith discord was detained in Almaty on November 11.
According to investigators, the man had been outside Kazakhstan since 2024 and continued to spread radical ideas. He administered private Telegram groups, delivered online lectures and influenced his followers ideologically.
Earlier, a court classified several of his audio lectures as extremist materials on grounds of terrorist propaganda and incitement of religious discord.
Investigators said the man had received religious education at theological institutions abroad. In 2024–2025, he received more than 60 million tenge from like-minded people.
Investigative actions were carried out in Almaty and Zhambyl Region. Searches resulted in the seizure of religious literature and handwritten materials showing signs of extremist ideology. The suspect was placed in a temporary detention facility.
Interior Ministry officers are continuing to establish all the circumstances of the alleged activity and identify possible accomplices and other people involved.
