Announcement of the judgement in the attempted murder case against the deputy of Shymkent
In a landmark trial, Ernar Zhiembai, the former head of TОO "Turgyn Uy Shymkent", has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for attempting to murder the deputy akim of the city of Shymkent, Ruslan Berdenov.
The incident occurred on April 21, 2025, when Zhiembai, armed with a hunting rifle, fired five shots at Berdenov. The attack took place in broad daylight, causing a stir in the city. Berdenov was hospitalized and underwent emergency surgery following the shooting.
During the trial, which began on August 6, 2025, Berdenov testified in detail about the incident and his prior interactions with Zhiembai. He stated that he barely knew Zhiembai personally, having met him only three times, including once on the day of the attack. Berdenov also mentioned prior concerns about Zhiembai's leadership at Turgyn Uy Shymkent, including issues with contracts awarded without tenders and disputes over construction material purchases.
Zhiembai's guilt was established through his own confession, the testimony of the victim, and witnesses. The defendant was charged with Attempted Crime (Article 24, Part 3) and Attempted Murder (Article 99, Part 1) under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On August 20, 2025, the court in Shymkent passed a sentence on Zhiembai. However, the exact details of the sentence (length or type of punishment) are not specified in the available search results.
It is worth noting that Zhiembai's case was aggravated by the fact that the crime was committed while intoxicated. However, mitigating factors such as partial admission of guilt, remorse, lack of criminal record, and support of two minor children were also considered during the sentencing.
Following the sentencing, no further details about the trial's outcome or the current status of the parties involved were provided. A statement was made by the Shymkent akimat regarding the incident on April 23, 2025, but no additional information was disclosed at that time.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes and the consequences of resorting to violence.
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