The former akim of Shalkar, previously sentenced to four years of restriction of freedom, lost 4 million tenge after promising to secure an acquittal. The fraudster asked for 8 million tenge but did not fulfill the promise. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing the publication "Diapazon".
The ex-akim did not agree with the verdict and sought a way to achieve acquittal. On the advice of a relative, he turned to Kalamkas S., who was introduced to him as a lawyer.
The man, together with his father, came to her home. The woman stated that she could achieve an acquittal for 8 million tenge. The victim gave her half of the amount.
A week later, Kalamkas S. reported that the issue was allegedly being resolved and demanded payment of the remaining money after a positive decision. However, the verdict was not changed. Moreover, the parties did not conclude a contract, and the money was transferred without a receipt or promissory note. The defendant herself claimed that she received 4 million tenge as a debt.
The criminal case also included episodes of housing fraud. According to the publication, Kalamkas S. acted together with Akbota T. The latter offered citizens, for a fee, to put them on the waiting list for the state rental housing program with subsequent purchase through "Samruk-Kazyna".
One of the victims was promised help in obtaining a two-room apartment in the capital's residential complex "Edelweiss" and three three-room apartments in the Highvill residential complex. The man gave the women 47 million tenge. Other citizens also suffered under a similar scheme.
The court found both women guilty of fraud. 54-year-old Kalamkas S. was sentenced to six years of imprisonment and taken into custody after the verdict was announced.
Akbota T. also received six years of imprisonment, but the execution of the sentence was postponed for three years due to the presence of a minor child. The court ordered the convicts to compensate the victims for damages.
Earlier, "Kursiv" wrote that in Kazakhstan fraudsters use a scheme with fake investment platforms: first they allow a small amount to be withdrawn, then they convince to invest significantly more. After accumulating a large amount, access to money is blocked and they demand payment of taxes, commissions, or insurance. The National Bank reminded that regulator employees do not offer investment products and do not conduct settlements with the population.