Kazakhstan detains two transport ministry officials over 40 million tenge bribe
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Kazakhstan's National Security Committee detained two transport ministry officials in August over suspected bribery. The officials allegedly took more than 40 million tenge from entrepreneurs to allow overweight trucks to pass without hindrance.
Key Facts
- The National Security Committee detained the deputy chairman of the Road Transport and Transport Control Committee and the deputy head of the transport control inspection for Akmola region in August.
- The suspects allegedly received more than 40 million tenge from entrepreneurs.
- The officials are suspected of ensuring unimpeded passage for trucks exceeding permitted weight norms.
- The suspects were placed in custody with court sanction.
Detention Details
The National Security Committee's anti-corruption service identified corruption in the transport sector. In August, with the coordination of the prosecutor's office, the committee detained two officials from the Ministry of Transport. The detained are the deputy chairman of the Road Transport and Transport Control Committee and the deputy head of the transport control inspection for Akmola region.
Alleged Bribery Scheme
The suspects are accused of ensuring unimpeded passage for trucks whose cargo exceeded permitted weight norms. According to the investigation, they received material rewards from entrepreneurs totaling more than 40 million tenge. The suspects were placed in custody with court sanction, and pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
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