The police reported that the detained individuals were students at a local university. They extorted about 100,000 tenge from 18-year-old victims, threatening them with physical harm.
"The suspects have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and they have confessed to their actions," the law enforcement officers added.
The police emphasize the importance of timely responses to crimes in educational institutions and continue their efforts to ensure safety among the youth.
Earlier, another incident was reported. Officers from the Almaty Police Department arrested a businessman and two bloggers, against whom the victim filed a complaint.