Abstract
This article examines the phenomenon of shadow genomic laboratories as an emerging form of organized crime developing at the intersection of biotechnology, digital communications, and criminal network practices. The relevance of the study is determined by the transformation of the criminal environment, in which illegal operations involving genetic information and biotechnological resources are increasingly disseminated through virtual communication channels, significantly complicating their detection, legal classification, and suppression. The aim of the study is to identify institutional and legal gaps in the system for countering shadow genomic laboratories and to develop an interdisciplinary model of state response to biodigital crime. The methodological framework comprises content analysis of scientific literature, comparative legal analysis of international practices, an online survey, and structural modeling. The findings demonstrate that in Kazakhstan, this emerging threat is characterized by potentially high levels of latency, insufficient interagency coordination, and regulatory uncertainty concerning new biodigital risks. A national counteraction model is proposed, incorporating six interconnected stages of institutional response: monitoring, detection, risk assessment, interagency coordination, legal suppression, and follow-up control. The model is supplemented by proposals to improve the regulatory framework, strengthen digital monitoring mechanisms, and enhance cooperation among government authorities, research institutions, and law enforcement agencies. The practical significance of the study lies in the potential application of the proposed approaches to developing a national system for preventing and suppressing emerging forms of organized crime associated with the illicit use of genomic and digital technologies.