Police officers from the capital detained a 45-year-old man in Shymkent who was wanted internationally.
Investigators say the suspect and a group of people used deception and abuse of trust to collect money from citizens for the construction of an apartment complex in Astana. Construction was carried out without the required permits or a positive state expert review.
A total of 292 affected investors have been identified in the criminal case. The alleged damage exceeds 4 billion tenge.