In Aktau, a horrific crime occurred in May 2024. Five men kidnapped, beat, raped, and drove a 29-year-old athlete to suicide. In an interview with Tengrinews.kz, the victim's relatives shared chilling details about that dreadful night.
The victim's friend, Asel, was the first to learn about the incident. She persuaded the victim to tell her brother everything and to ensure the case was not ignored. Asel had known the victim since 2021; the two trained together and became close friends. A few days after the incident, Asel found her friend dead near her home.
The victim's younger brother, 28-year-old Bauyrzhan, also shared terrifying details about that fateful night.
On December 18, 2024, the court sentenced the main perpetrator of the crime to 20 years, while the others received sentences ranging from 6 to 8.5 years. The victim's family fears that in just a few years, the offenders may be released on parole.
In January 2025, prosecutors from the Mangistau region filed an appeal. According to the prosecution, the sentence for the criminals was too lenient: they are demanding a life sentence for the main defendant and 15 to 16 years for the others.
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