An investigation into the illegal issuance of driver's licenses has been completed in Kazakhstan's capital, where authorities say a criminal group included employees of the Specialized Public Service Center (SpetsTSON) and so-called "fixers," the website infohub.kz reports.
Astana prosecutors said the investigation was conducted by the Department of the National Security Committee, and the case files have been sent to court.
According to investigators, the accomplices had clearly divided roles. Intermediaries positioned near the building prompted applicants with answers to theoretical questions, while center employees entered knowingly false data on the practical exam into the information database.
"The investigation established that the accomplices divided their roles: intermediaries, positioned near the building, prompted applicants with answers to theoretical questions, while center employees entered knowingly false data on the practical exam into the information database," prosecutors said.
According to the investigation, 74 people illegally obtained driver's licenses through this fraudulent scheme in 2025. The licenses issued to the fake drivers have been revoked.
The suspects' actions were charged under two articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Article 262 — creating and leading an organized group or criminal organization, as well as participating in them; and Article 206 — unlawful destruction or modification of information.
Prosecutors added that six individuals have been placed in custody as a preventive measure, three are under a written undertaking not to leave, and one is under house arrest.