Unknown individuals are attempting to deceive officials by promising assistance in resolving professional matters and personnel appointments in exchange for monetary payments.
Deception schemes and promises of assistance
As presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov reported on his social media page, criminals are using not only phone calls but also sending messages via the WhatsApp messenger. In correspondence and conversations, the fraudsters promise to help with transferring employees to other workplaces or influencing the appointment of specific individuals to positions.
"I want to emphasize: I do not interfere in personnel appointments, official, or economic matters. I do not make such promises, like 'I will appoint this or that person to a position' or 'I will transfer someone to another workplace,' and I do not demand money from anyone."
The press secretary emphasized that he is not involved in personnel matters or economic activities and does not demand financial compensation for any services. He urged heads of state bodies and local self-government bodies to remain vigilant and not to trust messages or calls from individuals impersonating him.
According to Askat Alagozov, information regarding the criminals' actions has already been forwarded to law enforcement agencies to take appropriate measures.
