Several people detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of espionage

The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has detained a group of people, including a foreign citizen, on suspicion of espionage, treason and illegal collection of state secrets, Report informs citing RIA Novosti.

“The National Security Committee has detained a group of people, including a citizen of a foreign state on suspicion of espionage, high treason, illegal collection and disclosure of state secrets,” the committee’s press release says.

According to the report, criminal cases have been initiated under the articles "Treason", "Espionage" and "Illegal collection and disclosure of state secrets" of the Criminal Code of the republic.

“The investigating court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention in respect of this group of persons. Criminal cases are classified as "Secret", in connection with which other information is not disclosed in the interests of the investigation,” the press service noted.