Social media fame motivated a Kazakhstani individual to commit a crime, resulting in a 3-year sentence
In a shocking turn of events, a resident of Nur-Sultan has been found guilty of fraud and sentenced to 3 years in prison. Ilyas Sariev, the head of the charitable foundation "Elge kömek," was accused of committing fraud for the sake of popularity on social media.
The fraud caused significant damage, with Sariev ordered to pay over 8 million tenge in material damages. The court in Nur-Sultan also sentenced him to pay for the damage he caused to a hotel, amounting to 4.4 million tenge.
Photos were published on social media, posing Sariev as a successful entrepreneur. However, the trial against him revealed a different story. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that he dined in expensive restaurants and ordered exquisite dishes, bought clothes in elite stores, and spent 5 months staying in five-star hotel rooms.
In an attempt to deceive the hotel staff, Sariev presented unconfirmed bank payment orders. This fraudulent act caused damage to the hotel, leading to the hefty fine.
Interestingly, the trial against Sariev in Nur-Sultan is not the only case involving fraud. In a separate case in Almaty, Ilyas Sariev, known as the "Kazakh Robin Hood," is standing trial for allegedly defrauding Kazakh banks of 399 million tenge.
The verdict in the Nur-Sultan case is not yet in force, but the convicted individual has admitted his guilt. He explained that he resorted to crime for the sake of impression and popularity on social media.
Despite his charitable work, Sariev's actions have raised questions about the authenticity of his philanthropy. The search results do not provide information about the name of the defendant in the trial against the alleged fake millionaire in Nur-Sultan.
This case serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and the pursuit of popularity should never lead to criminal activities. The trial against Ilyas Sariev in Almaty is ongoing, and the public will await the court's final decision with interest.
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