Fugitive ex-head of LRT Talgat Ardan sentenced to nine years in absentia

Astana. November 12. KazTAG – Fugitive ex-head of LRT Talgat Ardan has been sentenced to nine years in absentia.
“On November 11, the Astana Interdistrict Criminal Court announced a verdict against Ardan and  accused of abuse of office resulting in grave consequences,” said the court’s press service.
Ardan is currently on the international wanted list. The court, without his participation, found that Ardan was found guilty under Article 361, Part 4, Clause 3) of the Criminal Code, and sentenced to four years and eight months of imprisonment, with the application of Article 58, Part 6 of the Criminal Code by partial addition of the punishment imposed by the court verdict of 03.05.2023, a final sentence of nine years of imprisonment with a lifelong deprivation of the right to hold positions in the civil service was imposed.
Material damages were collected from Talgat Ardan in favor of City Transportation Systems LLC - T85 billion.

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