Nurlan Zhakupov, head of Samruk-Kazyna, is detained in Astana

Updated 2026-11-12 · told from many outlets at once

The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan detained Nurlan Zhakupov and E. Otynshieva. Both officials are suspected of committing a corruption crime.

• Nurlan Zhakupov was appointed head of Samruk-Kazyna on April 3, 2023.
• Both officials are suspected of committing a corruption crime.
• The National Security Committee's anti-corruption service detained N. Zhakupov and E. Otynshieva.

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