Kazakhstan collaborates with Meta to strengthen the fight against online fraudsters

The meeting between Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva and Sarim Ali Aziz, Director of Government Policy at Meta, took place in Astana. The parties discussed issues related to ensuring security in Kazakhstan's information space.

The Minister expressed gratitude for the joint work in the field of information security, noting the significant efforts undertaken by Meta to moderate content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. At the same time, she urged the corporation to intensify measures to combat online fraud, emphasizing the need for stricter moderation and the development of technological solutions to protect users.

Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan has identified 7,689 cases of violations of the country's legislation, including 3,027 on Facebook and 4,662 on Instagram.

In response to the Ministry's representatives, Meta removed 90% of illegal content from Facebook and 51% from Instagram.

Separately, the discussion touched upon the WhatsApp messenger, which has also become a popular tool for spreading fraudulent and fake information.

Representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Information asked Meta to propose technical solutions to these issues and strengthen content moderation on its platforms. As a result of the discussion, the parties agreed to establish a special working group to address the identified issues. The Ministry of Culture and Information, together with Meta, will make the necessary efforts to ensure the security of Kazakhstan's information sphere.

The Ministry of Culture and Information calls on Kazakhstani citizens to be extremely vigilant online: do not disclose personal data, verify information sources, use strong passwords, be cautious with messages, and report suspicious activity.

Source: Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan