In an official statement, it emphasized that the internet has become an important part of young people's daily lives, providing opportunities for communication and learning.
However, at the same time, there are groups and individuals who use social networks and messengers to manipulate minors, involving them in extremist ideologies.Over the past six months, the GKNB has recorded a number of incidents related to the recruitment of teenagers by terrorist organizations via the internet. Some were detained at the stage of preparing terrorist acts when they were studying instructions for making homemade explosive devices, while others were apprehended during the manufacturing process.
Such actions are considered serious crimes in the Kyrgyz Republic and entail criminal liability.The agency emphasizes that the process of involvement often occurs unnoticed, carried out through friendly relationships, manipulation, and false promises. "Teenagers gradually adopt dangerous views that justify violence and offenses, leading to a change in their worldview and isolation from social connections," the statement notes. "Such involvement can cause serious harm to the teenager and jeopardize their future."
The GKNB advises parents to be attentive to the following potential signs:
- excessive interest in video games;
- sharp changes in behavior and withdrawal;
- distant behavior from loved ones;
- manifestation of aggressive religious or radical ideas;
- hidden connections with unfamiliar people online;
- interest in dubious websites and closed groups;
- aggressive behavior towards parents;
- justification of violence or illegal actions.
Ignoring the problem can lead to serious consequences for both teenagers and society as a whole.
