Elderly individual seeks 1 million from Perizat Kairat in financial request
In the heart of Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, a high-profile court case is unfolding against Perizat Kairat, a once-prominent public figure and entrepreneur known for her charitable work. Kairat, the former head of the Biz Birgemiz Qazaqstan 2030 charitable foundation, is accused of embezzling funds intended for charitable purposes, with reports suggesting the amount could be as high as 3.5 billion tenge (approximately $8 million USD).
Kairat, who is also the founder of the charitable foundation, was detained in November 2024, following allegations of embezzling over 1.5 billion tenge collected for flood relief. The trial, which began in March 2025, has been marked by discussions about large donations and the handling of funds, with questions raised in court about relationships between Kairat and financial institutions.
The case has been partially closed due to confidential information, including banking secrecy. However, the investigation alleges that part of these funds were spent on personal needs, including the purchase of luxury real estate, cars, and expensive trips. Mercedes and Lexus are among the luxury cars seized from Kairat.
The victims in this case have been diverse, including the parents of students at the capital's Nazarbayev Intellectual School, as well as pensioners like Amina Aymagambetova, who transferred 1 million tenge for charitable assistance in April 2024. Reports suggest that these victims were influenced by advertising on social media to provide charitable assistance.
The allegations against Kairat have led to a loss of trust in charitable funds, as people feel betrayed and believe Kairat has wiped out all volunteer and charitable work. If a significant number of people demand the return of their donations, it could potentially affect many more individuals. It is suggested that the return of funds for charity would be reasonable and fair.
Despite the ongoing trial, no final verdict has been announced. The court case continues to generate headlines and spark public debate, as Kazakhstan grapples with the implications of this high-profile case.
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- The embezzlement case against Perizat Kairat, a former public figure and entrepreneur, has raised concerns in Kazakhstan's industry, finance, and business sectors, as well as politics and general-news media, given the vast sums of charitable funds allegedly misappropriated.
- The trial of Kairat, who is accused of embezzling billions of tenge from the Biz Birgemiz Qazaqstan 2030 charitable foundation, has implications for Kazakhstan's justice and crime-and-justice system, as the case continues to unfold.
- The fallout from the Perizat Kairat embezzlement case has shaken trust in charitable funds in Kazakhstan, potentially influencing future donations and volunteer work, which directly affects the charity, financial, and business industries.
