Investigative actions and a search have been carried out at the Kostanay City Education Department. According to media reports, the questioning has involved the department's leadership, staff members, and several school principals.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS
According to the Telegram channel «HALYQSTAN», investigative actions, including a search, were conducted at the Kostanay City Education Department office the day before. It is reported that the investigation has allegedly targeted the head of the department, Gulsim Urazbayeva, her subordinates, as well as several former and current school principals.
These individuals were questioned as part of a pre-trial investigation.
WHAT THE INVESTIGATION MAY BE LINKED TO
The pre-trial investigation is supposedly linked to cases of fraud committed by a group of individuals.
There is no official confirmation of this information at the time of publication.
INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE ARREST
Several sources, cited by the media, have reported the possible arrest of Gulsim Urazbayeva on the evening of 1 June and her placement in a temporary detention facility (IVS).
It is noted that there is no information on whether she is a suspect or a witness with the right to defence.
It is also reported that the issue of authorising a preventive measure by the court is under consideration.
RESPONSE FROM STATE BODIES
The publication «Our Newspaper» reported that it had contacted the education department and the Kostanay city education department for comments.
The education department replied briefly to journalists: «No comment». The Kostanay education department neither confirmed nor denied the information, promising to provide a response later.