On 11 November 2026, an informational and preventive meeting entitled “Beware of Financial Fraud” was held at West Kazakhstan University of Innovation and Technology. The meeting brought together students of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Food Technology and representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office and the police.
The event was organized by the Compliance Service of the Institute of Industrial Technologies of WKUIT within the framework of the memoranda of cooperation between the University, the prosecution authorities, and the Police Department of the West Kazakhstan Region. Its main purpose was to enhance students’ legal awareness and financial and digital literacy, as well as to prevent offences among young people.
The event was attended by faculty members and second- to fourth-year students of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Food Technology.
The meeting was moderated by T.Kh. Rakhmetov, Head of the Compliance Service of the Institute of Industrial Technologies, Associate Professor of the Department of Law, and Candidate of Legal Sciences.
The following representatives of law enforcement agencies took part in the event:
– M.G. Adiyetov — Senior Assistant Prosecutor of the city of Uralsk, Second-Class Lawyer;
– A.N. Akhatov — Deputy Head of the Public Security Division of the Zachagan Police Department under the Uralsk City Police Directorate, Police Major;
– M.E. Kadyrov — Criminal Investigator at the Organized Crime Control Directorate of the Police Department of the West Kazakhstan Region, Police Senior Lieutenant;
– A.B. Doskaliyev — Senior Criminal Investigator at the Cybercrime Prevention Division of the Uralsk City Police Directorate, Police Senior Lieutenant;
– N.B. Sakhanova — Juvenile Police Inspector at the Zachagan Police Department under the Uralsk City Police Directorate, Police Captain.
Opening the event, T.Kh. Rakhmetov emphasized the importance of developing legal awareness among young people, fostering respect for the law, and maintaining public order in accordance with the principles of “Just Kazakhstan” and “Law and Order.”
Particular attention was paid to citizens’ personal responsibility for complying with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The students were reminded that administrative offences, including violations of public order, traffic regulations, noise restrictions, and rules governing the maintenance of public spaces, were unacceptable.
The moderator also stressed the need for students to comply with the University’s internal regulations, including the Academic Integrity Rules, the Student Code of Honour, and the rules of conduct and residence in student dormitories.
One of the central topics of the meeting was the prevention of financial and online fraud.
Law enforcement representatives informed the students about the most common cyberfraud schemes, methods of protecting personal data and bank accounts, and the steps to take when confronted by fraudsters.
Particular attention was given to the problem of money muling—the involvement of citizens, including young people, in illegal transactions using bank accounts, payment cards, and other financial instruments.
Police officers explained the provisions of Article 232-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which establishes criminal liability for unlawfully providing, transferring, or obtaining access to bank accounts and payment instruments, as well as for making illegal payments and money transfers. It was noted that more than 40 people in the West Kazakhstan Region, including young people, had been held criminally liable for such offences.
The meeting also addressed the prevention of bullying, extortion, drug-related offences, and other unlawful conduct among young people. Using specific examples from law enforcement practice, the speakers explained the possible legal consequences of such violations.
The representative of the Prosecutor’s Office discussed in detail the constitutional rights and duties of citizens, the importance of complying with the law, and the need to prevent young people from becoming involved in the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances.
To make the information more accessible and engaging, law enforcement officers presented thematic videos on financial security, crime prevention, and legal liability.
The meeting was conducted as an open dialogue. Students and faculty members had an opportunity to ask questions and receive explanations directly from representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office and the police.
G.G. Absatirov, a veteran educator, Associate Professor of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Food Technology, and Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, also addressed the participants. He shared his life and professional experience with the students and emphasized the importance of high-quality education, discipline, and personal responsibility in the development of future professionals.
In his address, the professor encouraged young people to lead healthy and active lives, approach their studies conscientiously, respect social values, and strive to become responsible, law-abiding citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Concluding the meeting, T.Kh. Rakhmetov, on behalf of the faculty and students, thanked the representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office and the police for their informative presentations, relevant recommendations, and contribution to the legal education of young people.
Events of this kind help students develop a responsible attitude towards their rights and duties, improve their financial and digital literacy, and strengthen their legal awareness. Cooperation between the University and law enforcement agencies remains an important area of preventive and educational work aimed at ensuring the safety of young people and implementing the principle of “Law and Order.”
