National Antifraud Awards 2026 Presented in Kazakhstan

The Antifraud Center has prevented 127 billion tenge in fraudulent schemes.

The National Antifraud Awards 2026 ceremony took place in Almaty as part of the Central Asia Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2026, honoring financial institutions and police departments that have made a significant contribution to countering financial fraud and developing financial security in Kazakhstan.

Awards were presented for results in returning stolen funds, effective cooperation between banks and law enforcement agencies, the development of financial literacy, and contributions to improving the National Antifraud Center.

One of the key categories was “Return of the Year,” which recognizes the work of law enforcement agencies in returning funds to victims of fraud. The finalists were the police departments of Zhetysu, Turkistan, and Kyzylorda regions. The Turkistan Region Police Department was named the winner.

In the “Reliable Partner” category among law enforcement agencies, units that interact most effectively with financial market participants when handling fraud incidents were recognized. Finalists included the police departments of Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau region. The Astana City Police Department won the award.

The Almaty Police Department received the award “For Contribution to the Development of a Financial Security Culture.” This category recognizes work on preventing financial fraud and raising citizen awareness. In 2025, the Antifraud Center, together with banks and law enforcement officers, conducted educational seminars titled “Financial Security in the Digital Environment” for students. The police departments of Astana and Karaganda region were also among the finalists in this category.

A separate block of the Antifraud Awards was dedicated to financial institutions that participate daily in identifying suspicious transactions, preventing fraud, and returning funds to victims.

Freedom Bank received the “Antifraud Partner of the Year” award, given for its contribution to the development of financial fraud counteraction mechanisms. Kaspi Bank and Home Credit Bank were also finalists in this category.

Kaspi Bank was recognized as the “Reliable Partner” based on the evaluation of law enforcement representatives—for effectiveness of interaction, transparency, and a high level of partnership. Freedom Bank and Home Credit Bank were among the finalists.

The award “For Contribution to the Development of a Financial Security Culture” among financial institutions went to Halyk Bank. Together with law enforcement officers, the bank participated in large-scale educational work with students: the bank’s branch network was involved in the initiative, enabling thousands of young people to complete financial security training. Bereke Bank and Freedom Bank also competed for the winner’s spot in this category.

Special awards “For Contribution to the Development of the Antifraud Center” were presented to WhyHappen, Eurasian Bank, Bereke Bank, and Freedom Bank. These organizations participated in the pilot project “Session Antifraud,” aimed at developing new mechanisms for detecting and preventing fraud.

“Effective counteraction to financial fraud requires a systematic approach: shared infrastructure, prompt data exchange, and coordinated actions of all participants. Over two years, the National Antifraud Center has become a platform for such interaction, bringing together more than 270 organizations. The next stage is to develop tools that allow identifying risks even earlier and preventing fraudulent transactions before financial damage is inflicted on citizens. The Antifraud Awards recognize those who make a real contribution to this work,” noted Zhanar Samaeva, Chairperson of the Management Board of the National Payment Corporation.

Information:

The National Antifraud Center was established in 2024 on the basis of the National Payment Corporation and integrates banks, payment and microfinance organizations, government agencies, law enforcement structures, and telecom operators into a single information framework. Participants of the platform can exchange information on suspicious transactions in real time and take measures to prevent financial damage.

Today, more than 270 participants are connected to the National Antifraud Center. As of September 1, 2026, fraudulent operations totaling 127 billion tenge have been prevented thanks to the work of the Antifraud Center.

About the Event:

Central Asia Fintech Summit (CAFS): One of the major events in the region’s financial and technology sectors. The event brings together banking top executives, public sector representatives, and fintech companies to discuss the future of the digital economy and financial market.

Event Organizers: National Payment Corporation, Kazakhstan Fintech Network, National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan.