Corruption is a disease of society

community. In our republic, measures to combat this issue have become a priority task of the State since independence.

Currently, tough measures are being taken to counteract this negative social phenomenon that threatens our society. Corruption is considered to be the acquisition of persons performing state duties, as well as those equated to them, using official powers and related opportunities or otherwise using their powers to obtain property benefits by illegally providing property benefits and benefits not provided for by law, personally or through intermediaries. Despite the fact that the elimination of this disease, popularly called an epidemic, has not been fully implemented, it is true that sometimes it is possible to contain, contain it, and sometimes despair.

The task put forward by the head of state becomes the basis for the work of public organizations with the competent authorities on the ground. In connection with the strengthening of the fight against corruption and organized activities, special laws «On combating corruption» and «On Public Service» have been adopted in the country. The fight against corruption is carried out on the basis of a specially developed state program.

As another impetus to the systematic implementation of work in this direction, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On additional measures to strengthen the fight against corruption and anti-corruption in the Republic of Kazakhstan and further improve law enforcement activities» was put into effect. This decree, aimed at improving the activities of the country's law enforcement agencies, ensures the implementation of systematic and permanent measures to combat corruption and prevent their occurrence.

«The fight against corruption must be carried out comprehensively, continuously, openly and fairly. Only then will we be able to achieve our lofty goals,» the head of state said. Therefore, let's fight as a country with a dangerous epidemic that is corroding society.

Noting the above, I want to inform residents that in case of corruption on the part of law enforcement officers, you can contact the numbers 1402 (helpline of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) or 1424 (number of the CALL center of the anti-corruption service).