(18 February 2026 | Source: Syrmedia.kz)
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NSC) has confirmed that a pre-trial investigation is being conducted into the first deputy governor of the East Kazakhstan Region (EKR) Zhaksylyk Omar. The information emerged amid reports online about his alleged detention.
WHAT THE NSC REPORTED
As reported by Syrmedia.kz, a pre-trial investigation is underway in the case. The NSC emphasised that other details cannot be disclosed in accordance with Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Whether the official was detained and under which article the investigation is being conducted, the agency did not specify. This is not detailed in the materials.
POSITION OF THE EKR AKIMAT
Earlier, information appeared online about the alleged detention of the official.
The EKR akimat stated that it has no such information. According to regional authorities, the civil servant was on sick leave.
WHO IS BEING REFERRED TO
It is reported that Zhaksylyk Omar has held the position of first deputy governor of the EKR since April 2025. Prior to his appointment, he headed Ust-Kamenogorsk for six years.
Additional circumstances of the case, including the procedural status of the person involved, are currently not officially disclosed.