University Rector Detained in Major Corruption Case

A high-profile corruption case has rocked South Kazakhstan University in Shymkent. The rector, along with three others, has been detained by financial monitoring officers. Authorities seized 256 million tenge (approximately $570,000 USD), a luxury car, and a high-end cottage, all allegedly purchased with misappropriated university funds. "The suspects used false invoices to divert budget funds to shell companies," stated Saltanat Kusherbaeva, head of the Financial Monitoring Agency's department. The investigation continues, and the accused face serious charges. This case highlights the ongoing fight against corruption within Kazakhstan's educational institutions.