Kazakhstan Seized Over 131000 Vapes Approximately 1.42 Million USD

Kazakhstan’s financial monitoring agency reported that a group has been accused of engaging in illegal circulation of vapes, with sales channels including Telegram and delivered by express delivery. More than 131000 vapes were seized during the search, with a total amount of 711 million tenge (approximately 1.42 million US dollars) involved in the case.

Quick overview of key points
• Scope of involvement: Almaty and Pavlodar Oblast, Kazakhstan;
• Channel method: Sales are conducted through Telegram and other channels, and express delivery is provided;
• Seizure quantity: over 131000 vapes;
• Amount involved: 711 million tenge (approximately 1.42 million US dollars);
• Asset disposal: Four cars and a four bedroom high-end residential property in Almaty have been seized and confiscation procedures have been initiated.

According to Ustinka LIVE, the investigating authorities stated that the individuals involved were accused of engaging in illegal circulation of vapes in Almaty and Pavlodar regions of Kazakhstan, and establishing a stable sales model. Sales channels included Telegram, and the goods were delivered by express delivery.
More than 131000 vapes were seized during the search, with a total amount of 711 million tenge (approximately 1.42 million US dollars) involved in the case. The report states that the sales of related products mainly target young people, including underage primary and secondary school students and college students, posing a direct threat to their health.
The financial monitoring agency of Kazakhstan (АØМ) reported that the suspects, after being exposed and subjected to coercive measures, continued to coordinate the activities of the gang through affiliated personnel and using more covert means.
The report also stated that the proceeds involved were used to purchase four cars and a four bedroom apartment located in a high-end residential area in Almaty. The above-mentioned property has been seized and confiscation procedures have been initiated. Currently, a total of 5 suspects are being detained.

Reference: В Казахстане изъяли более 131 тысячи вейпов | Устинка Live

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