Almaty court sentences man to one year for beating 66-year-old woman at bus stop

September 10, 2026 at 09:54 AM2 min

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An Almaty court sentenced a man to one year in prison for beating a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop. The man was convicted under Article 108-1, Part 2, Clause 5 of the Criminal Code for intentional infliction of light bodily harm from hooligan motives. The court also ordered him to pay 534,348 tenge in material damages and 500,000 tenge in moral compensation.

Key Facts

The convicted man, identified as Ilya Teryonov, 26, will serve his sentence in a maximum-security penal institution.
The court ordered the convict to pay 534,348 tenge in material damages, 500,000 tenge in moral compensation, and 500,000 tenge for the victim's legal representative.
The convict was previously prosecuted for murder and intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm under Articles 102 and 112 of the Criminal Code.
The attack occurred in April when the man waited until the bus stop was empty, approached the woman from behind, and beat her with fists and feet on the head and upper body.
The court also ordered the convict to pay 43,250 tenge to the Victim Compensation Fund, 7,506 tenge in state duty, and 333 tenge in procedural costs.

The Conviction

The Almaty court convicted the man under Article 108-1, Part 2, Clause 5 of the Criminal Code for intentional infliction of light bodily harm from hooligan motives. The sentence includes time served in custody from April 23 until the verdict takes legal effect. The convict, Ilya Teryonov, 26, was previously prosecuted for murder and intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm under Articles 102 and 112 of the Criminal Code.

The Attack

In April, the man waited until the bus stop was empty, approached the 66-year-old woman from behind, and beat her with fists and feet on the head and upper body. The victim was hospitalized, and the suspect was detained shortly after the incident. Police quickly identified the attacker, who was known to them.

Compensation and Costs

The court satisfied the pensioner's civil claim, ordering the convict to pay 534,348 tenge in material damages, 500,000 tenge in moral compensation, and 500,000 tenge for the victim's legal representative. The convict was also ordered to pay 43,250 tenge to the Victim Compensation Fund, 7,506 tenge in state duty, and 333 tenge in procedural costs. The total compensation includes the woman's medical expenses, lawyer fees, and moral damages.