Former Head of Almaty Urban Planning Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

The former head of Almaty's urban planning department, Almashan Akhmedzhanov, has had his sentence reduced from 11 to nine years in prison. He was found guilty of aiding fraud and abuse of power. Other officials and businessmen also received prison sentences or suspended sentences in connection with illegal land and construction permit issuance.

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