The arrests of Nurlan Zhakupov, head of the Samruk-Kazyna fund, and Elzhas Otynshtiev, head of the national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, serve as a serious indicator of systemic corruption in state enterprises, according to the President.
Corruption statistics and investigation details
Tokayev noted that this represents the first major corruption case within the state company system following the implementation of the 'Law and Order' principle in Kazakhstan's new Constitution. While the investigation has officially begun, the President stated that specific details of the case cannot be disclosed at this time.
Official data highlights the scale of corruption offenses identified in the country over recent periods:
Authorities emphasized that while the corruption situation remains complex, there is an intention to inform the public openly about identified violations and the measures being taken to address them.
