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Swindler Offered Fake University Admission to 112 Individuals in Almaty

Swindled over 168 million tenge from unsuspecting citizens.

Swindler secured entrance to foreign academic institutions, deceiving 112 individuals in Almaty
Swindler secured entrance to foreign academic institutions, deceiving 112 individuals in Almaty

Swindler Offered Fake University Admission to 112 Individuals in Almaty

In the Bostandyk District, a defendant who was found guilty of multiple counts of fraud has had their sentence reduced due to an amnesty law dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The defendant, who was previously sentenced to 7 years in prison, will now serve a term of 5 years, 7 months, and 6 days. The defendant was accused of organizing and managing an educational center that promised quick admission to foreign universities, but did not provide any foreign education or certificates.

The educational center, which operated in the Bostandyk District, attracted 112 citizens through aggressive online advertising. The defendant also offered a quick credit or installment plan with additional discounts for payment of tuition. However, it was later discovered that the defendant had collected over 168 million tenge from the citizens, but did not deliver on their promises.

As a result of the fraud, over 168 million tenge in damages were awarded to the victims. The defendant has since paid damages to the victims and has also satisfied all civil claims against them.

The defendant's educational center did not provide any foreign education or certificates, as previously stated. The defendant was accused of the fraud in the No. 2 District Court of Bostandyk District, but was not explicitly named in the available report from Liter.kz.

The reduction in the defendant's sentence comes as a result of the amnesty law, which was enacted to mark the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exact reasons for the reduction in the defendant's sentence were not specified in the available reports.

The case serves as a reminder to be cautious when dealing with educational institutions that make grand promises but do not have the means to deliver on them. It is important to do thorough research and due diligence before making any financial commitments.

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