Today, news has spread across Kazakhstan that the Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) is investigating activist and founder of a public charity fund, Perizat Kairat. She is suspected of embezzling over 1.5 billion tenge, raised to assist citizens affected by the spring floods. What is known about Perizat Kairat is detailed in the article by a Tengrinews.kz correspondent.
Perizat Kairat is a Kazakhstani public figure known for her active volunteer and charitable work. According to information published on her Instagram page, Perizat hails from Aktobe and completed her schooling in Aktau. In 2015, she moved to Astana. She is a graduate of a British university with a degree in Business Management.
In May 2020, Perizat established a public foundation. The foundation provided assistance to socially vulnerable groups, organized charitable events, and supported those affected by emergencies.
Perizat Kairat gained widespread recognition in April of this year during the fight against floods. She made a post on her Instagram, stating that there was no support from the government and requested "at least 10 percent" of the funds allocated by large companies.
As a volunteer, she also had the opportunity to participate in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. On her Instagram page, she noted that she sent humanitarian assistance there.
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Beginning of Volunteer Activity
As Perizat Kairat wrote on social media, in August 2019, she was involved in a serious car accident, resulting in her being in a coma and undergoing a long recovery.
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According to her, this experience became a turning point in her life, and soon she decided to engage in volunteer work.
"Volunteering changed my perspective on life. It taught me to be strong and noble, to strive for the better. Working with the people transformed my views towards the government in a friendly direction. Volunteering also gave me many friends and life experiences," - the QazVolunteer.kz fund quotes her words.
In March 2020, when Kazakhstan introduced a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Perizat joined the volunteer movement, helping to deliver food packages to those in need.
Appointment as President of the Para Table Tennis Federation
In October 2024, Perizat Kairat was appointed president of the Kazakhstan Para Table Tennis Federation. The federation noted that her leadership qualities, experience in volunteer work, and commitment to public service were key factors in this appointment.
Personal Life, Hobbies, and Awards
In addition to her active civic engagement, Perizat Kairat has many other interests. In her free time, she enjoys reading poetry and singing. She has been writing poetry and monologues in Kazakh since she was 10 years old, as she mentioned on her Instagram page.
The young woman is also the owner of premium flower shops in Astana.
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Allegations of Embezzlement
In November 2024, the FMA initiated an investigation against Perizat Kairat. She is suspected of embezzling more than 1.5 billion tenge, which was raised to aid victims of the spring floods.
According to the agency, a significant portion of the donations may have been used by Perizat to purchase cars, real estate, and luxury items.
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It has been reported that with the donations from concerned citizens of Kazakhstan, Perizat Kairat repeatedly traveled to Dubai, Doha, London, and Istanbul, where she purchased expensive jewelry and accessories from brands like Cartier and Louis Vuitton, dined at upscale restaurants, and enjoyed yacht cruises.
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Perizat Kairat has been detained for further investigative actions. Victims of her activities are urged to contact the FMA.
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