Article 451. Abuse of power of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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1 Abuse of power or official authority, that is, the commission by a superior or official of actions clearly exceeding the limits of his rights and powers, which entailed a significant violation of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens or organizations, or the legally protected interests of society or the state, –

is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to five thousand monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or restriction of liberty for up to five years, or imprisonment for the same term.

2 The same act that entailed grave consequences or was committed:

1) using weapons or special means;

2) for the purpose of obtaining benefits and advantages for oneself or other persons or organizations, or causing harm to other persons or organizations, –

is punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to seven years, and in the cases provided for in paragraph 2), with confiscation of property, with life imprisonment for the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.

3 The acts provided for in the first or second parts of this Article, committed in a combat situation, –

are punishable by imprisonment for a term of seven to fifteen years with confiscation of property, with life imprisonment for the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.

4 The acts provided for in the first or second parts of this Article, committed in wartime, –

are punishable by imprisonment for a term of ten to twenty years or by life imprisonment, with confiscation of property, with or without life imprisonment for the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.

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