(2 February 2026 | Sources: Tengrinews.kz, Kursiv.kz, Nege.kz)
The United States Department of Justice has published 3 million pages of documents relating to the case of Jeffrey Epstein. Kazakhstan is mentioned in the materials more than 400 times — referring to regular trips to Almaty and Astana, meetings with high-ranking officials and business contacts, including former Prime Minister Karim Masimov, whose name appears eight times.
WHAT HAPPENED
On 31 January, the United States Department of Justice published a large volume of documents relating to the case of Jeffrey Epstein — around 3 million pages, 180,000 photographs and 2,000 videos.
This is the largest disclosure of materials since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed, which US President Donald Trump signed on 20 November 2025.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier convicted of sex crimes. He died in prison in 2019.
The documents contain details of Epstein's time in prison, material from the investigation into his death, information relating to the case of his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as emails and correspondence with high-ranking individuals from various countries.
Particular attention is drawn to mentions of Kazakhstan and contacts between people from Epstein's circle and Kazakh officials.
KAZAKHSTAN MENTIONED MORE THAN 400 TIMES
According to Tengrinews.kz, Kazakhstan is mentioned in the documents more than 400 times. The word 'Astana' appears 198 times, and 'Almaty' 74 times.
The materials refer to regular trips by people from Epstein's circle to Kazakh cities and meetings with officials. The correspondence shows that the visits were scheduled and carefully organised.
Correspondence from 7 March 2014 begins with planning a visit and meetings. The emails discuss schedules and travel details. One correspondent writes:
"The meeting with Jeffrey and T. M. (an American businessman) is scheduled for Friday, 14 March, at 4:00 pm. Is this possible for L.? I will discuss the trip to Kazakhstan with Jeffrey and let you know."
The reply states:
"L. will be in New York on the 13th for a performance, he can fly out earlier after classes on the 2:00 pm flight and meet around 4:00 pm before his performance at 6:00 pm. Also, they appear to have agreed on a trip to Kazakhstan on 19 March with a late departure, possibly for a few days."
The documents include detailed private jet flight plans with routes via Moscow (Russia), Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania) and Minsk (Belarus), including precise travel times and the need for refuelling stops.
In correspondence from May 2019, a correspondent mentions returning from Kazakhstan. When asked about his impressions, he replies that he met with a certain "general in charge of state security":
"Yes, thanks, spent a lot of time with the general in charge of state security after WH — a very nice person."
Who exactly the letter's author was referring to is not specified in the documents. Many names have been redacted.
EIGHT MENTIONS OF KARIM MASIMOV
The name of former Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov appears in the documents at least eight times. His deputy, Kairat Kelimbetov, is mentioned more than 90 times (some messages are duplicates).
On 4 August 2011, an unidentified correspondent addresses Epstein:
"Jeffrey, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, lives in the house next to mine. Do you know him?"
Epstein's reply is not included in the documents. However, correspondence from 2014 shows that people from Epstein's circle reported to him about passing along greetings to Masimov at least three times.
In one exchange, the correspondent asks:
"Is there anything you want me to pass on to Masimov?"
Epstein replies:
"No, just talk in a friendly manner," and then adds, "You can give K. a hug from me. We had a great time in New York."
It is worth recalling that in 2014, Masimov held the post of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. In April 2023, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for high treason, attempting to seize power, and exceeding official authority. In June 2024, Masimov asked President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for a pardon but was refused.
"THE KAZAKH GIRL FROM THE IPI"
The documents mention a woman with the initials I. A. several times, who worked at the International Peace Institute (IPI). In correspondence, Epstein's people call her "the Kazakh girl from the IPI".
Based on the materials, I. was involved in organising Epstein's meetings and contacted his staff for help. In one email, she asked for a recommendation for cheap accommodation for two nights:
"I. (the Kazakh girl from the IPI) asked me to recommend a cheap hotel for two nights (3–4 October). Maybe we should give her the apartment to stay in?"
On 9 July 2015, L. G., Epstein's former office assistant, contacts I. to reschedule a visit:
"Oh my god! Jeffrey is completely wrecked from the flight and thought the meeting was tomorrow! I discussed it with I., and Jeffrey will come tomorrow at 12:30! It's all fine."
In the published documents, the name of the "Kazakh girl I." appears at least 38 times.
A $400,000 CONTRACT AND MYSTERIOUS "3–5 MILLION A YEAR"
The documents mention a contract between one of the Kazakhstan government agencies and entities allegedly linked to Epstein. According to the materials, in January 2014, this agency signed a one-year contract with the International Peace Institute for $400,000, providing for four meetings on currency policy and reserve management.
The correspondence shows that one former high-ranking US official regularly showed interest in the Kazakhstan connection and sent emails to Epstein with the subject "Kazakhstan".
In May 2015, an intermediary forwarded an analytical memo about Kazakhstan to Epstein. In the document, the author described the country's economic and geopolitical challenges. Epstein replied with an instruction:
"Tell them 3–5 million a year."
What this sum was for and who exactly was meant is not specified in the materials.
Furthermore, as Kursiv previously reported, the name of Nursultan Nazarbayev's former son-in-law, Rakhat Aliyev, surfaced in the Epstein case emails. He asked for help with a safe move to the United States and the return of around $2 billion.
It should be noted that the correspondence from the published documents does not contain information about any illegal actions on the part of the Kazakh officials mentioned.