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The NSC has confirmed a pre-trial investigation into the oil workers' case in Zhanaozen

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
КНБ
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan (KNB) has confirmed that a pre-trial investigation is under way following reports of the alleged detention of heads of oil companies in Zhanaozen, Mangystau Region. The agency did not disclose details of the case or specify who is involved in it.

A court acquitted a businessman in Aktobe Region and identified procedural violations during the investigation

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Суд оправдал бизнесмена
The Mugalzhar District Court of Aktobe Region acquitted entrepreneur Arman Aitzhanov, who had been accused of violating occupational safety rules. The court identified procedural violations during the criminal investigation and issued a private ruling against an official who attended the hearing in a T-shirt and proved unprepared for questioning.

French companies plan to invest €1.5 billion in Kazakhstan over three years

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Французские компании
French companies have announced their intention to invest a further €1.5 billion in Kazakhstan over the next three years. The money could be directed towards the development of energy, infrastructure and tourism. The investors also expect to create more than 1,000 jobs.

The Akim of Astana has announced the construction of 10 medical facilities

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Аким Астаны
In Astana, they plan to build 10 healthcare facilities over the next three years, including perinatal centres, a hospital, polyclinics and ambulance substations. Already by the end of 2026, the city authorities intend to open a new admission and diagnostic complex and a children's trauma centre.

Police officer dismissed after drugs incident in Shymkent

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Полиция
An employee of the district police department in Shymkent has been dismissed from the internal affairs bodies on negative grounds following an incident involving a car in which a substance suspected to be a narcotic was found. According to media reports, during the detention one of the men in the car attempted to flee and rammed the operatives' vehicle.

Three children injured in explosion at Esentai City residential complex in Almaty

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Трое детей пострадали
On 22 October 2026, a gas-air mixture explosion occurred in the Esentai City residential complex in Almaty. At the time of the incident, a family of five was in the building. Three children sustained minor injuries. According to the chairman of the property owners' association (OSI), a criminal case has been opened into the incident.

Tax restrictions in China could push investors towards the digital dollar

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Налоговые ограничения в Китае
China has tightened control over the overseas assets of wealthy citizens. On 22 October 2026, the grace period for disclosing information and settling tax liabilities on certain offshore trusts came to an end. Experts suggest that the new restrictions may increase interest in digital assets pegged to the US dollar.

The cassation court increased the sentences of two convicts for the manufacture of psychotropic substances in Almaty

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Кассационный суд
The cassation court tightened the punishment for two residents of Almaty convicted of manufacturing analogues of psychotropic substances with intent to distribute. Initially the men received 8 years and 7 years 6 months of imprisonment. After the case was reviewed, the terms were increased to 10 years 6 months and 10 years respectively.

The auditor of Astana airport refused to vouch for 80% of its assets

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
finansovaya otchetnost
JSC "Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport" has published its 2024 reporting with an auditor's qualification regarding 80% of the company's assets. The auditor was appointed after the reporting date, which prevented confirmation of the accuracy of inventories and fixed assets. The company lost a court case to the internal state audit committee over a debt of 395.4 million tenge and was granted an instalment plan. Revenue from the fuel segment fell by 44% over the year.

Kyrgyzstan and Belarus are tightening control over shadow funds.

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
tenevye sredstva
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued 33 fines to payment companies and revoked four licences since the start of 2026. In Belarus, the organiser of an illegal casino has been detained and extradited to Mongolia, while the authorities are preparing new restrictions on gambling advertising. The CIS countries are step by step closing off the channels through which the money of illegal casinos flows.

Powerbank, bot farm and old grievances: questions about the operation of Astana airport

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
Кирилл Павлов
The story of the power bank confiscated from Kirill Pavlov at Astana airport raised questions not only about the screening procedure, but also about how consistently the rules are applied and how the airport responds to public complaints. The FBIK studied and analysed high-profile incidents from previous years in the operation of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and how they were ultimately resolved.

Arbitration without a biography: why the structure of the private court "ADAL" in Kazakhstan raises questions about the independence of arbitrators

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ТОО «Международный арбитраж «ADAL»
An arbitration clause can deprive a business of its right to a state court and refer the dispute to private arbitration. The FBK editorial team examined the activities of the International Arbitration Centre "ADAL" LLP following complaints from entrepreneurs who questioned the arbitrator's independence. During the course of the work, it emerged that the problem may be wider than one specific case.

Kazakhstan overtakes its neighbours in financial stability in the region

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Ekonomika
The Times of Central Asia publication has released an updated selection of charts on the economies of the five Central Asian countries. The data show that Kazakhstan leads in GDP, foreign investment inflows and exports, while maintaining the lowest level of dependence on migrant remittances and external aid among its neighbours.
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