Kazakh Woman Scammed in Housing Deal, Man Imprisoned for Similar Fraud
A woman from Stepanogorsk, Kazakhstan, has fallen victim to a housing scam. She paid 1.7 million tenge for promised property but has yet to receive any. Meanwhile, a man from Nur-Sultan was recently imprisoned for a similar fraudulent scheme involving the sale of apartments and land plots.
The woman, a resident of Stepanogorsk, handed over the substantial sum to an individual who assured her of a new home. However, she has not received any property despite the agreement. In a separate incident, a man from Nur-Sultan was imprisoned for promising to help Kazakhstanis buy apartments and land plots at low prices. The police have since advised the public against handing over money without a formal contract and supporting documents. The woman, frustrated by the lack of action, has filed a complaint with the police in Akmolinsk Oblast's Department of Internal Affairs.
The woman's case serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in such transactions. The police urge caution, emphasizing the importance of official contracts and supporting documents. Despite the man's imprisonment, the woman's case remains under investigation, with authorities working to ensure justice is served.
