Dear citizens!

We remind you that it is strictly prohibited to grant third parties access to your bank accounts, cards, mobile applications, or any other payment or identification tools. Recently, there has been an increase in cases involving citizens in illegal schemes known as "dropper activity."

A dropper is a person who knowingly provides or sells access to their bank account or card in exchange for financial reward. These accounts are frequently used by fraudsters to launder stolen funds, which entails criminal liability.

According to Article 232-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, effective from September 16, 2025, the following penalties are established for the illegal transfer of access to bank accounts and payment tools, as well as participation in transferring funds for third parties:

• A fine of up to 5,000 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCI);
• Corrective or community service for up to 1,200 hours;
• Restriction of liberty or imprisonment for up to 5 years;
• Confiscation of property.

Even if you commit this offense for the first time, it does not exempt you from liability if your actions contain signs of another crime.

DO NOT SUCCUMB to offers to:

• "Hand over" your card for a fee;
• Open an account or issue a card under your name for third parties;
• Share your mobile banking or internet banking credentials with others;

Receive funds on your card and forward them as instructed by unknown individuals.

All such actions are illegal and may be classified as participation in a criminal scheme.

If you receive a suspicious offer, immediately report it to law enforcement agencies.

Protect your personal data and do not become an accomplice to a crime!

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1278716?lang=ru