On November 9, 2026, the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America, led by John Crawford, Director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Program for Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic.
The meeting was also attended by A.A. Nurbekov, Head of the Strategic Development Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office.
The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate the exchange of international best practices in forecasting criminal threats and combating illicit drug trafficking.
Opening the meeting, Chairman of the Committee Sabit Nurlybay welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of the Committee’s work and key achievements.
He highlighted that, drawing on extensive legal data, the Committee has developed and implemented unique digital information and analytical systems covering all stages of criminal and administrative proceedings. These solutions contribute to strengthening the rule of law, maintaining public order, and safeguarding the rights of citizens and businesses.
Particular attention was drawn to the implementation of the Head of State’s initiative to establish a dedicated analytical think tank within the Committee to forecast criminal threats and risks to public safety. Significant efforts are currently underway to enhance the country’s forecasting and analytical capabilities.
To advance this initiative, the Committee has established two specialized units: the Center for Forecasting Criminal Threats and the National Interagency Targeting Center for Monitoring the Legal Circulation of Precursors. Their teams include prosecutors and analysts, IT specialists, and project management experts.
During the meeting, First Deputy Chairman S.K. Myrzaly and Deputy Chairman E.K. Akhmetov presented the key functions and priorities of these newly established units.
The Committee also showcased its application of artificial intelligence technologies to identify emerging internal and external threats through the analysis of national and international media sources, as well as citizens’ submissions through the e-Otinish platform. These tools enable the identification of emerging trends in online fraud and the illicit trafficking of synthetic and other drugs.
At the instruction of the Prosecutor General, an early threat forecasting system has been launched on a pilot basis. Criminal threats and risk indicators identified by the Committee’s analysts are promptly consolidated in a digital Threat Map and referred to the relevant government authorities for appropriate preventive measures.
These initiatives demonstrate considerable potential for the early detection of emerging risks and the prevention of criminal offenses.
A separate part of the discussion focused on international experience in crime forecasting. The Kazakhstani side expressed particular interest in U.S. practices in predictive policing, including the application of geographic information systems (GIS).
The parties agreed to further strengthen cooperation with the INL Program in Kazakhstan, including through the exchange of expertise and information on countering transnational threats such as cybercrime, human trafficking, drug-related crime, and other forms of organized criminal activity.
The prospects for joint efforts to combat telephone and online fraud schemes operated by criminal call centers based abroad were also discussed.
Concluding the visit, the U.S. Embassy delegation expressed its appreciation for the warm reception and emphasized the importance of high-level engagements in sharing effective practices and strengthening security in both countries.
The meeting reaffirmed the mutual commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and developing practical approaches to addressing emerging security challenges.
Press Service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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