Kazakhstan women lose 10M tenge in fake broker investment scam
Two women in Sandyktau District, Kasachstan, have fallen victim to a scam involving fake Industrial-Trading brokers. The scammers promised quick profits and convinced the women to take out loans totaling over 10 million tenge, which they then transferred to the scammers' accounts.
The scam began with the scammers contacting the women, claiming to offer investment opportunities with guaranteed profits. After the women agreed and transferred the money, the scammers cut off all contact. One of the victims even convinced an acquaintance to trust the scammers, leading to further losses. Police have launched a pre-trial investigation and are currently working to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Authorities advise citizens not to trust calls or messages from unknown individuals promising easy money or 'guaranteed' profits. If you suspect a scam, report it to local police immediately. As of May 2025, no detailed information is available on this specific case, but local media and social media platforms may provide updates.
