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The Unraveling of Kazakhstan’s Social Contract
January 01, 2023

The Unraveling of Kazakhstan’s Social Contract

By Assel Tutumlu
The time has come to re-evaluate Kazakhstan’s social contract. Is President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev up to the challenge?

Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for the Return of Assets
November 28, 2022

Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for the Return of Assets

By Paolo Sorbello
Will the government target all assets spirited abroad or only those owned by specific individuals? 
Kazakhstan’s Former Health Minister Accuses ‘Medical Mafia’ of Meddling
October 27, 2022

Kazakhstan’s Former Health Minister Accuses ‘Medical Mafia’ of Meddling

By Paolo Sorbello
The trial of the former health minister could shed light on the direction of “New Kazakhstan.” 

Amid Anti-Corruption Drive, Tokayev Faces Questions About Offshore Wealth
February 25, 2022

Amid Anti-Corruption Drive, Tokayev Faces Questions About Offshore Wealth

By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev is vocal against corruption, but faces tough questions after new leaks.

Pandora Papers: Kazakhstan and the Offshore Shuffle
October 04, 2021

Pandora Papers: Kazakhstan and the Offshore Shuffle

By Catherine Putz
OCCRP’s investigation reveals a payout of $30 million to an alleged unofficial wife of Kazakhstan’s First President.

The FinCEN Files Show Suspicious Activities of Kazakhstan’s Former Oligarchs
September 23, 2020

The FinCEN Files Show Suspicious Activities of Kazakhstan’s Former Oligarchs

By Paolo Sorbello
Hundreds of millions of dollars of suspicious origin have transited in and out of Kazakhstan with the help of U.S. banks, an investigation of thousands of leaked documents reveals. 

Courts in Kazakhstan Return Assets to Criminal Group
June 30, 2020

Courts in Kazakhstan Return Assets to Criminal Group

By Paolo Sorbello
In a surprising move, the Prosecutor obtained the restitution of assets to a criminal group facing corruption charges.
Kazakhstan Court Set To Free Prominent Political Prisoner
March 09, 2020

Kazakhstan Court Set To Free Prominent Political Prisoner

By Paolo Sorbello
Mukhtar Dzhakishev, former head of Kazakhstan's uranium company, obtained an early release decision due to his declining health.

UK Court Slaps Huge Fine on Khrapunov in BTA Case
September 24, 2018

UK Court Slaps Huge Fine on Khrapunov in BTA Case

By Paolo Sorbello
Ilyas Khrapunov is hit with a $500 million fine for allegedly aiding Mukhtar Ablyazov's reported embezzlement.

Former Kazakh Economy Minister Sentenced to 10 Years on Corruption Charges
March 15, 2018

Former Kazakh Economy Minister Sentenced to 10 Years on Corruption Charges

By Catherine Putz
Kuandyk Bishimbayev, a young rising political star, faced a rapid downfall after being accused of embezzlement.

Apologies and Blame: Former Economy Minister on Trial in Kazakhstan for Corruption
January 09, 2018

Apologies and Blame: Former Economy Minister on Trial in Kazakhstan for Corruption

By Catherine Putz
Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of bribery and embezzlement, maintains his innocence.
Nazarbayev Rants Against Offshore Holdings
December 08, 2017

Nazarbayev Rants Against Offshore Holdings

By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh president complained on national television of companies squirreling their money away abroad.

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