The criminal investigation into public activist Sanjar Bokaev is entering its final stage. It has become known that the investigation has identified assets worth over $2 million, obtained testimony from key witnesses, and documented his role in several episodes. He himself, according to available information, is trying to negotiate a change in the classification of the charges.
TESTIMONY AGAINST HIM
The interdepartmental investigative task force has conducted interrogations of the nominal heads of firms affiliated with Bokaev, reports the Telegram channel 'Shyn maninde'. Counterparties have identified him as the actual organiser: according to them, it was he who signed contracts, and the certificates of completed work were signed by him personally, his close acquaintance, and his nephew.
The former management of JSC 'KazTransGas' has also disclosed Bokaev's scheme during his time as an advisor to the chairman of the company's board. Previously, the media reported that it concerned a contract for organising a New Year's corporate event worth over 100 million tenge, the contractors for which were affiliated with his circle.
BAUM GROVE AND KHAMRAKULOV'S STATEMENTS
According to a source, the investigation has established Bokaev's involvement in organising the felling of trees in Baum Grove in Almaty - the episode is classified under Article 340 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Illegal felling, destruction or damage of trees and shrubs"). Three labourers, personally acquainted with him for three years, have already been sentenced by the Almaty Police Department to two years of restricted freedom.
Earlier, Akhridin Khamrakulov issued a video statement in which he claimed he acted according to instructions and received about 100,000 tenge for the tree felling. It is reported that during the staging, Bokaev deliberately flew to Astana and entrusted the organisation of the crime to his assistant. When it turned out the video recording was unsuccessful, the episode was repeated under his personal supervision.
Meanwhile, according to sources, Bokaev is now giving testimony against his assistant Ulan Nusipkozha, shifting the role of the main organiser onto him.
ASSETS WORTH TWO MILLION DOLLARS
Sources of the FBRK also report that Bokaev's identified assets have a total value of over $2 million: a house in the foothills of 'Kok-Tobe' ($1.5 million), an apartment in the centre of Astana ($250,000), a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 ($150,000), a BMW M5 ($50,000), a Nissan Patrol and a ZEEKR X ($30,000 each). Part of the assets, including real estate and vehicles, is registered in the names of Bokaev's ex-wife and mother.
ATTEMPT TO MITIGATE THE CHARGE
It is noted that Bokaev is aware of the severity of the act he is charged with under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Fraud") and is seeking to have it reclassified under Article 361 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Abuse of official power"). According to sources, he is ready to be released on any terms.
CASE STATUS
Bokaev was detained in March 2026, and his arrest has been extended until 18 June. Investigative actions are being completed - witness interrogations and identifications of all participants in the scheme have been conducted. The guilt of Sanjar Bokaev in the alleged acts has not been proven. The final decision will be made by the court.