New details on the case of embezzlement of around $4,4mn in the education department of Taldykorgan were announced by Antikor, Daryo correspondent in Kazakhstan reports with reference to the Informburo telegram channel.
According to sources, an investigation is underway against the head of the education department of the city of Taldykorgan. He is suspected of taking a bribe from his subordinates equalling about $616,570.
The official in question reportedly accepted money for concealing the theft of budget funds. He was taken into custody with the court's permission. People who gave bribes are also under arrest. They are being held as defendants in the case of embezzlement of budgetary funds on an especially large scale.
Svetlana Shesterneva, Almaty
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