Dear Customers,
The Bank reminds you that
it is strictly prohibited to grant third parties access to your bank accounts,
cards, mobile applications, or any other payment or identification instruments.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases of citizens being involved in
illegal schemes known as “dropper schemes.”
A dropper is a person who
knowingly provides or sells access to their bank account or card in exchange
for financial compensation. Such actions are often used by fraudsters to cash
out stolen funds, and they entail criminal liability.
According to Article 232-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, which comes into force on September 16, 2025, the unlawful transfer
of access to bank accounts and instruments, as well as participation in money
transfers on behalf of third parties, is subject to the following penalties:
·
a fine of up to 5,000 MCI,
·
corrective or community service of up to 1,200
hours,
·
restriction of liberty or imprisonment for up to
5 years,
·
confiscation of property.
Even if such an offense is committed for the first time, this does not
exempt you from liability if your actions show signs of another crime.
DO NOT agree to offers such as:
·
“handing over” your card for a reward,
·
opening an account or obtaining a card in your
name for third parties,
·
providing mobile banking or internet banking
credentials to others,
·
receiving money on your card and forwarding it
at the instruction of unknown persons.
All such actions are illegal and may be classified as participation in a
criminal scheme.
If you receive a suspicious proposal, immediately contact the Bank or law
enforcement authorities.
Protect your personal data — do not become an accomplice to crime!