Kazakh doctor convicted of fraud over fake military deferments
A doctor from Tselinograd District has been convicted of fraud after deceiving three young people over military service deferments. The court handed down a suspended sentence but also imposed a one-year ban on medical practice. The ruling remains subject to appeal.
The case involved a district polyclinic doctor, identified only as M., who falsely promised to secure military service deferments for three individuals—N., B., and X. Each victim transferred 350,000 tenge to his account in exchange for the non-existent service.
During the trial, M. admitted full responsibility for his actions. He expressed genuine remorse and repaid every victim in full. These factors were taken into account as mitigating circumstances by the court. As a result, M. received a sentence of three years and six months of restricted freedom. He will serve this term under probationary supervision rather than in custody. Additionally, the court prohibited him from practising medicine for one year.
The verdict has not yet taken legal effect, meaning further appeals could alter the outcome. For now, M. remains barred from medical work while under probation. The case highlights the consequences of abusing official positions for personal gain.
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