Prosecutor General's Office Confirms Detention of Kozhamzharov's Associate in Torture Case
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Talgat Tatubayev, former head of Kazakhstan’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau, was detained on July 3 on suspicion of involvement in torture, Orda.kz reports, citing the Prosecutor General’s Office.
A pre-trial investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather additional evidence.
We inform you that on 03.07.2025, the former head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, T. M. Tatubayev, was detained on suspicion of committing a crime under Article 146, Part 2, paragraphs 1), 2) of the Criminal Code (torture). Other data from the pre-trial investigation, in accordance with the requirements of Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code, are not subject to disclosure,
the Prosecutor General’s Office said in a statement.
Tatubayev’s alleged role in the case was previously reported.
According to Orda.kz sources, the former head of the financial police investigative department, Bauyrzhan Muzhikov, was also detained. He and Tatubayev are considered close associates of Kairat Kozhamzharov, the former Prosecutor General and head of the financial police.
Investigators believe that Tatubayev and Muzhikov were involved in the torture of individuals connected to the BTA Bank case.
According to Elmedia, officials in the prosecutor’s office and other agencies aligned with Kozhamzharov are allegedly attempting to interfere in the investigation and shield Tatubayev from prosecution.
Original Author: Zarina Fayzulina
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