A citizen of Kazakhstan suspected of large-scale fraud has been extradited from Georgia. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the Prosecutor General's Office, between November and December 2023 in Almaty, a man under the pretext of selling commercial real estate fraudulently obtained $1.5 million belonging to the victim.
After that, the suspect fled from criminal prosecution authorities and was placed on the international wanted list.
In December of last year, he was detained in Georgia. With the assistance of the Kazakh embassy in that country and following a request from the Prosecutor General's Office, the man was extradited to Kazakhstan.
He is currently in a pre-trial detention center.
"For large-scale fraud, he may face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property," the Prosecutor General's Office noted.
Earlier, a Kazakh citizen was extradited from Russia for fraud involving gold ore worth $500,000.
Details of the extradition
The extradition of the Kazakh citizen from Georgia is an important example of legal cooperation between the two countries. This process demonstrates that criminals on the international wanted list cannot evade responsibility.
Criminal liability
Under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, large-scale fraud is classified as a grave crime. Such a crime carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Previous similar case
This incident is just one of several examples of Kazakh citizens being held accountable for crimes committed abroad. Earlier, a Kazakh citizen was extradited from Russia for fraud involving gold ore worth $500,000, indicating ongoing legal cooperation between countries.
Conclusion
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies at the international level. The extradition of the suspect to Kazakhstan means he will face trial, which contributes to the establishment of justice in society.