The Prosecutor's Office in Astana has opened a criminal case against a private bailiff for embezzling over 1 million tenge meant for child support payments, as part of a wider issue of outstanding child support debt in Kazakhstan totaling 14.6 billion tenge.
in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan reorganized orphanages into child support centers to provide a family-like environment for children and facilitate adoption processes.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister rejects the idea of creating a state alimony fund, citing concerns about potential negative consequences and the existing measures for child protection.
in Politics / Kazakhstan,
26.3 thousand children in Kyrgyzstan received a one-time payment "balaga suyunchu" in the first two months of 2024, totaling 105.6 million soms. Parents can receive 4,000 soms per child's birth or 50,000 soms for three or more simultaneous births.
in Society / Kyrgyzstan,