Approximately 20 million tenge received for exposing corrupt activities
Giving a Hand Against Graft: Rewards for Whistleblowers in Kazakhstan
Spurred by a surge of anti-corruption activities, the Anti-Corruption Service in Kazakhstan has handed out monetary rewards to 41 citizens who’ve contributed to rooting out graft, as reported by Vechernyaya Astana.
Leading the pack in rewarded regions are Astana, Almaty, and the Zhambyl Region.
Impressively, it isn't just common citizens providing tips. Government officials themselves are also stepping up to spill the beans on corruption.
The Anti-Corruption Service guarantees absolute confidentiality for these exposés. Whistleblowers receive state protection that prioritizes their physical safety, guards their privacy, and safeguards their job security. A rep from Anti-Corruption must be present in any relevant commission before any action can be taken against these citizens without their jobs or positions being jeopardized. Leaking their identities or any confidential info is strictly prohibited by law.
The rewards can be hefty – up to 10% of the stolen funds or 4,000 MCI, whichever is lower. So, for those who bravely shine a light on corruption, they can earn as much as 15.7 million tenge!
Though the specifics of the reward system aren't thoroughly explained, it's clear that the Kazakh government values inside information to combat corruption. Internationally, whistleblower incentives are a popular approach within anti-corruption frameworks, like the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Such incentives aim to boost whistleblowing and strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
Despite the dearth of precise figures in the available data, Kazakhstan's official resources – such as government publications or the Anti-Corruption Service's official communications – would provide the exact maximum reward amount. Stay vigilant and stand against graft, citizens – you might just score a big payday for it!
In Kazakhstan's anti-corruption efforts, both common citizens and government officials are coming forward with information about financial misconduct. The Anti-Corruption Service ensures confidentiality, state protection, and job security for these whistleblowers, rewarding them with up to 10% of the stolen funds or 4,000 MCI, whichever is lower, a potential reward of 15.7 million tenge.
