Astana Fraudster Jailed for Scamming 111 Victims Out of 70M Tenge

An Astana resident has been convicted of defrauding 111 victims out of nearly 70 million tenge. The court delivered a four-year prison sentence for his crimes. The verdict became final on May 12, 2026. The fraudster deceived his victims by promising guaranteed access to educational grants. He also pledged admission to master’s and doctoral programmes. These promises were false, and he never intended to honour them.

Despite the conviction, most of those affected have not recovered their money. The scale of the fraud left many facing significant financial loss. The sentence is now in force, and the offender will serve four years in prison. The case highlights the lasting impact on victims, as the majority remain out of pocket. Authorities have not yet secured restitution for those defrauded.