Former Akim Sees Sentence Changed

The sentence of Makat district's former head, Rinat Ibragimov, convicted of abusing his ex-wife, has been changed, Orda.kz reports, citing the press service of a regional court.

In June this year, the former Atyrau region official was given two years of restricted freedom. 

His wife, Akmaral Umbetkaliyeva, claimed to have been subjected to domestic abuse for 11 years. She said her husband systematically abused her and took away their children.

The case was considered under paragraph 3, part 2, article 107, “Intentional Infliction of Moderate Bodily Harm to a Person Financially or Otherwise Dependent on The Perpetrator." The court found Ibragimov guilty. 

However, Ibragimov challenged the decision and appealed the sentence. He claimed that the forensic examination report was issued without confirmation of the abuse and was based only on Umbetkalieva's words.

He stated that his ex-wife had long been suffering from lower back pain. He named "effects of visiting a fitness center" a possible cause. Ibragimov also noted that the investigation was initially conducted only with an accusatory bias, and the prosecutor's office rejected all requests for an examination.

The investigation was initially unfounded, purely accusatory, which indicates interest on the part of the investigation and the prosecutor's office. If the court decision speaks of financial dependence, then this is false information. My ex-wife was engaged in the sale of gifts for holidays and celebrations, advertised it on social networks and has a notary license, under which she works. If you request her bank statements, you will be able to see this,
the ex-akim wrote.

Having studied the case materials, the panel of judges concluded that the former official's guilt was proven by the victim's testimony and the conclusion of the forensic medical examination.

At the same time, the panel considered that the element “concerning a person who is materially dependent on the guilty party” was nevertheless incorrectly imputed.

No evidence of the victim's financial dependence on the convicted person was presented. The victim was engaged in entrepreneurial activity, and funds were deposited into her account,the court clarified. 

Therefore, the former official's actions were reclassified under Article 107, Part 1 of the Criminal Code. He received a fine – 700 MCI or 2,415,000 tenge.

Original Author: Raushan Korzhumbekova