Stolen money amounting to nearly a million tenge was returned by a foreigner in Almaty
In a recent incident at Almaty Airport, a Chinese tourist found himself in a financial predicament due to a simple mistake. While transferring funds via a mobile app, the tourist accidentally sent 973,000 Kazakh tenge to the wrong recipient.
Upon realising the error, the tourist sought help from airport staff, but was informed that it was not their responsibility. Feeling lost and concerned, the tourist approached the local police for assistance. The Transport Police Department swiftly responded and a police officer was dispatched to help.
The police officer, recognising the urgency of the situation, contacted the bank to block the transfer. The recipient's identity and contact information were also identified and the transaction was successfully halted. The incident was reported to the officer's superiors at the Transport Police Department.
The Chinese tourist, grateful for the police officer's quick action, expressed his thanks and encouraged others to seek help from the police if they encounter problems in Kazakhstan. This incident serves as a reminder that the local police can provide assistance in cases of financial fraud or disputes at the airport, as well as help report lost or stolen money or payment instruments.
It is worth noting that while details about Kazakhstan police specifically assisting foreigners with financial transaction mistakes at airports are not widely available, it is generally advised for foreigners in Kazakhstan to contact local police for immediate assistance and also seek help from their country’s embassy or consulate.
This is not the first time such an incident has made headlines in Kazakhstan. In May, a similar incident involving a Chinese woman running out of fuel on the road and seeking help from the police went viral on social media.
For those planning to travel to Kazakhstan, it is essential to be aware of the local procedures and to have the contact details of their country’s embassy or consulate on hand. In the event of any issues, prompt reporting to airport or local police authorities, requesting an official police report documenting the incident, and contacting the embassy or consulate for additional support and advice would be the recommended course of action.
- In cases related to financial disputes or fraud, tourists in Kazakhstan may find help from the local police, as demonstrated by the swift action taken in a recent incident at Almaty Airport.
- The local lifestyle in Kazakhstan is such that it is recommended for foreigners to have the contact details of their country’s embassy or consulate, should they encounter problems that require immediate assistance, such as financial transaction mistakes.
- The prevalence of technology in daily life, including mobile apps for financial transactions, presents potential opportunities for Errors, as seen in the case of the Chinese tourist who accidentally sent a large sum to the wrong recipient.
