12.11.2026, 06:56
Heads of Samruk-Kazyna and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Detained in Astana on Suspicion of Corruption
According to the National Security Committee, the detentions took place on November 11. Investigative actions are currently underway, and details of the investigation are not being disclosed
On November 11, Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC, and Yelzhas Otynshiyev, head of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, were detained in Astana. The executives of two of Kazakhstan's largest national companies are suspected of committing a corruption-related offense. This was reported by 24.kz, citing the press service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
According to the agency, investigative measures are currently being carried out to establish all the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.
Additional information about the progress of the investigation has not yet been disclosed. Restrictions on the release of information are provided for under Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The National Security Committee also reported that efforts to identify and prevent corruption-related offenses are continuing as part of the implementation of the “Law and Order” principle. This principle provides for equality of all citizens before the law and accountability for offenses committed, regardless of their official position or social standing.
