Koshmambet Torture Case: Prosecutor Requested Prison Terms

In the Koshmambet torture case, the prosecutor requested prison terms for the former police officers, Orda.kz reports.
Six defendants are in the dock: former employees of the Karasay police department Serik Turpanbayev, Nursultan Khamitov, Baurzhan Sopakov, Arlan Shoibekov, Olzhas Aidarkhanov, and former deputy chief of the Almaty police department Berik Abilbekov.
They are accused of exceeding authority and torture during the January 2022 events.
Among the injured parties is Kyrgyz musician Vikram Ruzahunov.
During the court debate, prosecutor Arystan Alikenov requested three years of imprisonment for each defendant.
Recently, lawyer Elena Zhigalenok, representing Vikram Ruzahunov's interests, announced filing a civil lawsuit.
According to her, Ruzahunov intends to collect 61 million tenge from the defendants as compensation for moral and material damage.
Original Author: Zarina Fayzulina
Latest news
- U.S. Senate Panel Advances Sanctions Bill as Georgia’s Ruling Party Seeks to Ban Opposition
- Uzbekistan: Liability Introduced for Funding and Preparation of Riots
- Kazakhstan’s Academy of Sciences Votes to Dissolve, Paving Way for Unified National Body
- KTZ Lobbied for Interests of Company Company Linked to Former Prosecutor General’s Brother
- Kazakhstan Extradites Member of Infamous Belarusian Crime Syndicate
- Toqayev Signs Law on New Logistics Center
- Prosecutor General’s Office Releases Findings on KFF Violations
- West Kazakhstan Region: Potential Drone Fragments Surface
- Gender-Affirming Procedures: PM Responds to Parliamentary Inquiry
- Toqayev, Armenian FM Discuss Peace Deal Between Yerevan and Baku
- Overchuk: Armenia Will Have to Choose Between the EAEU and the EU
- Vice Minister Admits to Corruption Challenges in Kazakhstan's Sports, Announces Reforms
- Astana Visit: Armenian FM Hails Progress in Peace Talks With Azerbaijan, Cites "Breakthrough"
- CPC: Kazakhstan Officials Discuss Pipeline Protection with Kyiv
- Kazpost Branch Head and Educators Sentenced Over Embezzlement Case
- Kazakhstanis Trapped in Debt: Violations Found Among MFIs
- KNB Reports on Weapons Seized in Kazakhstan
- Taraz Reserve Museum Wins Lawsuit Against Local Businessmen
- Kazakhstan: How One District Is Preparing for Floods
- Qyzylorda Woman Sought Help After Husband Assaulted Her in Hospital