Opponents of Wild Arman, a prominent figure, receive further sentencing in Shymkent
In the heart of Shymkent, we've got some hot news! A gang of criminals fronted by the notorious Arman Zhumaadilov, infamously known as "Wild Arman," have met their match in the justice system. According to Otyrar, the charges against this group include some heavy-hitters like extortion, driving someone to suicide, illegal arms trafficking, intentional infliction of grave bodily harm, illegal deprivation of liberty, and usurpation of authority.
Six shady characters were hauled into court for their dastardly deeds. Four of 'em are looking at tough sentences in medium-security prisons, from a year up to a hefty seven-year stretch. One lucky devil was let off the hook thanks to a reconciliation with the victim, while another walked away with a suspended sentence. But the verdict's not final yet, so we'll have to wait and see.
Now, let's take a step back in time to January 2025, when Arman Jumageldiev was caught red-handed and brought to justice. His list of crimes included establishing an organized group, banditry, inciting mass riots, participating in said riots, kidnapping, and illegal deprivation of liberty. Wild Arman, as he's called, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
Remember when Wild Arman was nabbed in January 2022 during those wild riots in Almaty? Investigators claim this serpent of crime actively stirred the pot, even organizing the kidnapping of innocent bystanders. General Prosecutor Berik Ashimov shared that Wild Arman was under the control of the KNB, the national security agency in Kazakhstan, and was tasked with leading the crowd to threaten the authorities.
After the January chaos, members of Wild Arman's criminal organization were arrested in various parts of the country. Some are already serving time, while others may still be waiting for their day in court.
Got a bit more to the story? Here are some intriguing tidbits you might love:
- Unearthed secrets: The relationship between Wild Arman and the KNB, and the plan to foment unrest—new revelations from court
- Wild Arman tried to slice his wrists in the clink
As for the intricate connection between Wild Arman and the KNB or his role in a scheme to incite unrest, I couldn't dig up much info. It seems this is a very local or specific problem that hasn't gained much public attention or been comprehensively documented.
Politics and general-news outlets have been following the recent trial of Wild Arman, a notorious criminal figure, for his involvement in various crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and inciting mass riots. crime-and-justice sections have reported on the outcome of the trial, with some members of his organization facing tough sentences, ranging from a year to 7 years in prison. However, the intricate connection between Wild Arman and the Kazakhstan National Security Agency (KNB), or his role in a scheme to incite unrest, remains a subject of ongoing investigation and has yet to be fully uncovered.
