Almaty Court Detains Lawyer Moldakhan for Two Months amid False Information Probe
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Lawyer Adiletkhan Moldakhan has been detained for two months in Almaty. The detention follows allegations of spreading false information. This comes amid ongoing investigations into a fatal traffic accident.
Detention and Legal Proceedings
Adiletkhan Moldakhan, a lawyer and blogger, has been detained for two months by an Almaty court. The decision is part of a pre-trial investigation into charges of disseminating false information, according to KazTAG. Moldakhan was previously detained for 10 days on April 1. The charges relate to his statements about a traffic accident on Al-Farabi Avenue, which resulted in three fatalities.
Traffic Accident Investigation
The accident involved a Zeekr electric vehicle and a Mercedes, with allegations that the Zeekr driver was repeatedly stopped by police but released due to alleged interference. Moldakhan claimed that Deputy Police Chief Yerzhan Uzabayev was involved in covering up the driver's actions. Following these allegations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated an internal investigation, leading to the dismissal of several police officials, including the deputy chief of Almaty police.
Defendant Confesses in Court
The defendant in the deadly Al-Farabi Avenue traffic accident case testified in court for the first time and fully admitted guilt. The accident claimed the lives of three young people.
Police Officer Murder Investigation
Almaty authorities are investigating the murder of a police officer whose body was found with signs of violent death and severe burns in the Kegen district of the Almaty region. The case involves teenagers who have been placed under house arrest.
Witness Testimony in Almaty Crash
A witness who was near the defendant shortly before the collision testified in court. The witness described what he saw that night, providing new details about the events leading up to the accident.
What's Next
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues its investigation into the police conduct related to the accident. It remains unclear how these developments will impact Moldakhan's legal proceedings.
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Almaty Court Detains Lawyer Moldakhan for Two Months amid False Information Probe
