In Kazakhstan, judge is suspected of systematic bribery

The anti-corruption service of Turkestan region prevented the fact of bribery by a judge of a specialized administrative court of Saryagash region.

According to the press service of the Anti-Corruption Agency, a fan of bribes in the judicial system was identified in Turkestan region.

On December 11, 2019, the consent of the Attorney General was received to continue the pre-trial investigation in respect of a judge who has privileges from criminal prosecution. As part of the investigation, the judge’s involvement in the systematic receipt of bribes from police officers of Saryagash region for unhindered consideration of administrative materials on violation of migration legislation by foreign citizens is checked. “The final decision on the degree of guilt of the suspect will be made by the court,” the report said.

Meanwhile, in the city of Chimkent, on the basis of the results of the pre-trial investigation, the head of the internal audit service of the city mayor A. Slamov was fined $23 000. He was charged with receiving $3000 from the director of the Music College of the Educational Department in Chimkent for making a positive audit decision conducted at the college for the period of 2018-2019.