Kazakhstan Launches Investigation into Religious Leader Accused of Abusing Minors

Kazakhstan has initiated a pre-trial investigation into a religious community led by Ismatulla Maqsum following allegations of sexual abuse against minors. Former followers have spoken out, claiming the religious leader threatened children with imprisonment if they revealed the abuse. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is conducting the investigation, stating that further details cannot be disclosed under Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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