Kazakhstan corruption

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

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. 

In a surprising move, the Prosecutor obtained the restitution of assets to a criminal group facing corruption charges.

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

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

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

Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of bribery and embezzlement, maintains his innocence.

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

Kazakh politics plays out far from the steppe -- in New York lofts and courts.

Astana will face a number of practical and political issues in promoting renewable energy sources.

The city of Almaty says former mayor Viktor Khrapunov stole millions and invested via shell companies in U.S. real estate.