Government authorities have spoken out about the detention of a driver for illegally offering driver's licenses.
In Kazakhstan's Sights: Shutdown of Alleged Crime Ring Selling Fake Driver's Licenses
The Government for Citizens Corporation (GCC) in Kazakhstan has confirmed its involvement in busting an organized crime group (OCG) that was illegally selling driver's licenses in Shymkent, as published in our report.
The GCC has affirmed its unwavering cooperation with law enforcement agencies in this endeavor. Emphasizing their stance against corruption, they declared, "Our zero-tolerance policy towards corruption remains a top priority. We are committed to upholding transparency and integrity at all levels."
So far, the GCC branch in Shymkent has handed over 23 cases to the competent authorities this quarter, asserting their dedication to combat corruption.
Previously, the Anti-Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) disclosed the dismantling of an OCG in Shymkent that had been systematically issuing driver's licenses for a fee. This OCG was reportedly led by the head of the special CCO No.2 of the GCC. Their illegal services ranged from 150,000 to 400,000 tenge.
At least 500 individuals were found to have obtained driver's licenses through this shady operation. The court has ordered the arrest of 12 individuals, and assets over 200 million tenge have been frozen, including luxury properties, apartments, land plots, and vehicles.
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It's worth noting that Kazakhstan is vigilant in its fight against corruption. Though there might not be a publicly stated "zero-tolerance policy" within the GCC, the government is actively endeavoring to curb corruption to foster a favorable business environment and bolster economic growth.
Some of the strategies employed to combat corruption include implementation of a unified framework for transparency in both public and private sectors, potential membership in GRECO to align legal frameworks with European standards, and large-scale privatization programs. Efforts to improve the business climate, implement anti-corruption measures, and strengthen rule of law are all working towards creating a conducive environment for continued progress in Kazakhstan's anti-corruption initiatives.
- The GCC, in its resolve to uphold transparency and integrity, has been actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies to enforce policies against corrupt activities, such as the recent shutdown of a crime ring selling fake driver's licenses in Shymkent.
- In line with their commitment to combat corruption, the GCC handed over 23 cases to the authorities this quarter, freezing assets worth over 200 million tenge, including luxury properties, apartments, land plots, and vehicles.
- Despite the absence of an officially stated "zero-tolerance policy" within the GCC, Kazakhstan's government is making concerted efforts to enforce such policies to create a favorable business environment, bolster economic growth, and reduce corruption.
- To achieve these goals, Kazakhstan is employing various strategies, including implementing a unified framework for transparency, potential membership in GRECO to align legal frameworks with European standards, and large-scale privatization programs.
- Stay informed about Kazakhstan's anti-corruption initiatives and the latest developments in policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice by subscribing to our updates on Telegram.
