According to police reports, seven suspects have been apprehended in the Tulqabassky district, identified as followers of destructive religious movements and "marginal" youth. All of them are local residents, two of whom are brothers.
"During searches at their residences, officers seized a smoothbore rifle, seven pieces of religious literature, a knife, radios, and casino chips. Additionally, at the workplace of one of the suspects, police discovered a stash in the yard of the workshop, where two smoothbore rifles were confiscated," the police stated.
An investigation is currently underway regarding this incident.
The suspects have been arrested. Investigative and operational activities are ongoing, aimed at clarifying all circumstances.
Earlier reports indicated that a blogger from the Kostanay region is suspected of extorting 15 million tenge.