Luxury Motorcade Near Medeo Sparks Speculation, Almaty Mayor Denies Involvement

A motorcade of luxury cars was spotted near Medeo in Almaty, Kazakhstan, sparking social media rumors that the city's new mayor, Darhan Satybaldy, was among the passengers. The Almaty city administration swiftly denied these claims, stating, "The information circulating on social media that the mayor of Almaty was in one of the cars in the motorcade traveling on mountain roads is untrue. We ask that you only trust official sources of information." The administration also clarified that the mayor's work-related travels do not involve road closures for regular drivers. While SHYNDYK.KZ contacted the Almaty Department of Police for clarification on the identities of those in the vehicles, a response is still pending. This incident highlights the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and the importance of verifying information through official channels.