Individual in Astana jailed for 20 days due to elevator conduct, deemed educational in nature.
In Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), a city in Kazakhstan, a man named Sh. received a 20-day administrative arrest for vandalism in an apartment building elevator. According to reports from the Astana courts' Telegram channel, Sh. deliberately damaged the CCTV camera and intentionally destroyed someone else's property in the elevator.
The case was heard by the specialized inter-regional court for administrative offenses. Evidence provided during the trial, including the protocol on the administrative offense, video footage, explanations, and the police inspector's report, confirmed the circumstances of Sh.'s acts.
Sh. confessed to his guilt during the trial, admitting that he was intoxicated at the time of the incident. The court took this acknowledgment of guilt into account and found no aggravating circumstances. The court's decision states that the punishment aims to educate the offender in upholding the law and maintaining order.
This is not the first instance of elevator vandalism in the city. In previous reports, a resident struck the elevator panel after a verbal argument, causing damage that was recorded on CCTV. Another incident involved a woman kicking and spitting on the doors of a new elevator, for which she was also punished and fined.
In Kazakhstan, penalties for vandalism and property damage are outlined in the Administrative Offenses Code and Criminal Code. Offenders may face fines, community service, and even criminal prosecution for severe cases, such as those that cause significant damage or endanger lives. In addition to these penalties, offenders may be required to compensate for any damages incurred.
If you need assistance locating local legal resources in Nur-Sultan, feel free to ask! Keep in mind that legislation may be subject to change, so it's always a good idea to verify the latest information with the Ministry of Internal Affairs or Legal Resources Center in Kazakhstan.
- The vandalism incident in Astana, committted by a man named Sh., resulted in a 20-day administrative arrest, as stated on the Astana Courts' Telegram channel under the general-news and crime-and-justice section.
- During the trial, Sh. admitted that he was intoxicated at the time he intentionally damaged a CCTV camera and destroyed someone else's property in the elevator, subsequently receiving the ruling based on his confession.
- This specific case was heard by the specialized inter-regional court for administrative offenses, the evidence including the protocol on the administrative offense, video footage, explanations, and a police inspector's report.
- Simrilarly, previous reports have revealed instances of elevator vandalism in Nur-Sultan, with one individual damaging the elevator panel following a verbal argument, and another woman found guilty of causing damage by kicking and spitting on new elevator doors – ultimately punished and fined.
