A judge of the inter-district administrative court, Dastan Slyamkulov, has been detained in Almaty. He is suspected of repeatedly accepting bribes.
According to CMN.KZ, searches are being conducted at the judge's workplace and at his home.
"Currently, officers of the Almaty Department of the National Security Committee are conducting searches at the suspect's home and workplace. Searches are also being carried out at the secretary of the court session and the head of the court administration," the statement reads.
In addition, five employees of the Almaty Police Department are being investigated on suspicion of complicity, three of whom are officers of the Zhetysu District. It is reported that searches are also being conducted at their locations.
Recall that previously, information was circulating online about the detention of a former judge of the Medeu District Court of Almaty, Svetlana Zholmanova. It was reported that she is suspected of committing fraud against several victims.
Incidentally, it became known that Zholmanova was suspected of fraud as early as April 2021. At that time, during a search of her office, $10,000 was seized from her.
Later, by order of the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Svetlana Zholmanova's powers were suspended. In 2023, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed her.
It is worth noting that two years ago, journalist Mikhail Kozachkov published a video in which former judge Zholmanova is allegedly seen discussing the details of a bribe with a certain woman.