An entrepreneur in Astana has been sentenced for defrauding citizens under the pretext of selling cured horse meat at a low price. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The Astana prosecutor's office reported this. The entrepreneur offered cured horse meat at a low price through social media.
He took advance payments from buyers but did not deliver the goods.
Fraud scheme
According to the prosecutor's office statement, to commit fraud the entrepreneur used previously completed orders and positive reviews. He spent the money received from clients on personal needs.
Investigation results
During the investigation, it was established that 31 citizens suffered from his actions, and the total damage caused exceeded 1.7 million tenge.
In court, the state prosecutor fully proved the defendant's guilt.
Court verdict
Taking into account the compensation of the damage caused, he was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months of restricted freedom with probation control established. The court verdict has entered into legal force.