Ex-governor of Pavlodar region suspected of embezzling detained

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Financial Police of Kazakhstan has detained former governor of the Pavlodar region Yerlan Aryn, the press service of the police reports.

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Mr. Aryn is suspected of embezzling sponsors' money earmarked for urban development of Pavlodar city and large-scale bribery. The 53-year-old Aryn voluntarily quit his post last year. A renowned researcher, he used to serve as a vice minister of education and science prior to taking the reigns of power in the Pavlodar region.