As reported by Sputnik Kazakhstan with reference to the prosecutor's office of the republic, rioters face from 8 years in prison to life with deprivation of citizenship.

“At present, the collection and recording of traces of crimes is being carried out,” the department said.

The Prosecutor General's Office asked the residents of the republic to keep records of offenses on their mobile phones.

Earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan said that the protesters who refuse to lay down their arms will be destroyed.