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The investigation estimated Sanzhar Bokayev's assets at more than $2 million

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The criminal investigation into public activist Sanzhar Bokayev is entering its final stage. The investigation has identified assets worth over $2 million, obtained testimony from key witnesses, and established his role in several episodes. According to available information, he is attempting to negotiate a change in the classification of the charges.

The court in Astana upheld the akimat's refusal to disclose data on peaceful rallies.

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The court in Astana rejected a claim by Diana Okremova, president of the Legal Media Centre foundation, against the akimat body regarding the disclosure of information about peaceful rallies. The dispute concerned data on authorised actions for the period from March to August 2025.

The contract for the construction of a data centre in Ekibastuz has been valued at 196.4 billion tenge.

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Within the first phase of the "Data Centre Valley" project in Ekibastuz, a contract worth 196.4 billion tenge has been signed for the construction of a data processing centre. The supplier under the contract is JSC "Transtelecom".

Aida Balayeva denied the construction of villas on Kok-Zhaylau

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The Almaty Superski project does not involve the construction of private cottages and villas on the territory of Kok-Zhaylau, and the lands of the tract will retain their status as a specially protected natural area. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva.

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Sapiyev moved to the Republican level after leaving the sports administration of the Karaganda region.

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Head of the Karaganda Region Sports Department Serik Sapiev and his deputy Dauren Yesimkhanov left the regional office voluntarily. After his departure, Sapiev became an external advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, coordinating the preparation of the national team for the 20th Asian Summer Games. The incident was accompanied by an inspection from the Anti-Corruption Agency and the identification of violations of ethics for civil servants.

The criticised game Steppe Rider has started being recommended in schools and universities in Kazakhstan.

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Teachers and students in Kazakhstan have been recommended to download the educational game Steppe Rider, developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The project, costing nearly 270 million tenge, has drawn criticism from users due to technical issues and low demand.

110 cases of corruption offences have been identified in Kazakhstan since the start of 2026

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From the beginning of 2026, the National Security Committee (KNB) has registered 126 criminal offences, 110 of which are linked to corruption. Investigations have been completed into 129 cases, with 121 sent to court. In the concluded cases, damage amounting to 18 billion tenge has been established, of which over 100 million tenge has been reimbursed to the budget.

The authorities have announced tighter controls on illegal water abstraction and the water market in Kazakhstan.

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The Ministry of Water Resources and the Prosecutor General’s Office are strengthening control over illegal water abstraction and the “black market” for water in Kazakhstan. A Roadmap has been developed, incorporating resource auditing, digital monitoring, water-saving technologies and anti-corruption measures. Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov emphasised the need for coordinated action to hold violators accountable.

Illegal iron ore mining has been identified in the Karaganda region

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In the Karaganda region, illegal iron ore mining has been uncovered: an enterprise operated without a licence for four years, exporting raw materials abroad. According to the prosecutor's office, the damage to the state exceeded 2 billion tenge. Three suspects have been arrested, and property worth more than 500 million tenge has been seized. The criminal case has been sent to court.
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