Suspect in $9.5M Vehicle Fraud Scheme Extradited to Kazakhstan
A suspect involved in a major vehicle registration fraud scheme has been extradited to Kazakhstan and is now in pretrial detention. The suspect, who worked at the State Corporation 'Government for Citizens' JSC, faces a penalty of five to ten years in prison and asset confiscation. The suspect was part of a criminal group that fraudulently registered 481 vehicles between 2022 and 2023, bypassing the mandatory primary registration fee. This illegal activity resulted in a financial loss of 3.7 billion tenge in unpaid budget revenues for the state. After committing the crimes, the suspect fled and was placed on an international wanted list. In March 2023, the suspect was apprehended in Moscow Oblast, Russia, and later extradited to Kazakhstan at the country's request. The Prosecutor General’s Office continues its efforts to locate and prosecute other individuals involved in the scheme who may be hiding abroad. The suspect's extradition and detention mark a significant step in the investigation and prosecution of this large-scale finance case. The illegal activities have caused substantial financial loss to the state, and the authorities remain committed to bringing all those responsible to justice.
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