Three convicted in Almaty region over 101.4 million tenge housing fraud
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A court in Almaty region convicted three people on August 5, 2026 for embezzling 101.4 million tenge from funds allocated for social housing for vulnerable citizens. The defendants received prison terms of 7 to 8 years and a lifetime ban on holding relevant positions. The verdict has not yet entered into legal force.
Key Facts
- The Rayymbek district prosecutor's office analyzed state purchases of 55 homes worth over 596 million tenge between 2019 and 2024.
- The investigation established that the damage to the state amounted to 101.4 million tenge.
- The court sentenced the three defendants to 7 to 8 years in prison and a lifetime ban on holding relevant positions.
- The verdict has not yet entered into legal force.
The Fraud Scheme
The Rayymbek district prosecutor's office conducted an analysis of state purchases for housing for socially vulnerable citizens. Between 2019 and 2024, 55 homes were purchased for a total of over 596 million tenge. The audit found that housing costs were unjustifiably inflated, and budget funds were then converted into cash and distributed among scheme participants. The pre-trial investigation determined the damage to the state at 101.4 million tenge.
Conviction and Sentences
On August 5, 2026, the court found three people guilty under Article 189 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan. The court sentenced them to 7 to 8 years in prison and a lifetime ban on holding relevant positions. The verdict has not yet entered into legal force.
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