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Prosecutors in Shymkent Uncover Embezzlement of Budget Funds

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In Shymkent, district prosecutors uncovered embezzlement of budget funds amounting to 6,843,837 tenge during an inspection. The funds were designated for the current repair of secondary school No. 73 and coal delivery in 2022-2023. Additionally, cases of monthly salary payments to employees who did not actually work were detected. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated against the school management for misappropriation under the Criminal Code. Further details are not disclosed in accordance with legal requirements.

In a separate incident, prosecutors in Turkestan region revealed a scheme involving the embezzlement of over 24 million tenge in the employment center and local administration of Atameken Jetysai district. It was discovered that local officials falsely engaged individuals in public works, including youth programs.