Kazakhstan detains chairmen of Samruk-Kazyna and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy in corruption probe

Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has confirmed the detention of Nurlan Zhakupov, Samruk-Kazyna JSC Chairman of the Management Board, and Yelzhas Otynshiyev, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) JSC Chairman of the Management Board, along with several other individuals suspected of committing a corruption-related offence, Qazinform News Agency reports.

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According to the NSC, the detentions were carried out on November 11, 2026, by its Anti-Corruption Service. On November 11, 2026, the Anti-Corruption Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan detained the chairmen of the management boards of Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Nurlan Zhakupov, and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, Yelzhas Otynshiyev, as well as other individuals suspected of committing a corruption-related offence, said the Committee.

Earlier, Qazinform reported Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov had criticized the management of the Fund and its subsidiaries over cases of missed deadlines for investment projects.

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