A citizen of Kazakhstan, who is suspected of leading an organised criminal group (OCG), has been extradited from Kyrgyzstan. According to the investigation, he is involved in large-scale fraud committed in 2007–2008 in Almaty.
HOW THE ARREST AND EXTRADITION UNFOLDED
According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, in February 2026 the suspect was detained in Bishkek, after which, at the request of the Kazakh side, he was extradited to his homeland to face criminal prosecution.
The man is currently being held in a pre-trial detention centre.
WHAT HE IS SUSPECTED OF
The investigation has established that in 2007–2008 in Almaty, the suspect, according to law enforcement agencies, led an OCG. It is alleged that members of the group arranged knowingly non-repayable credit loans at one of the Kazakh banks.
In this way, the criminals managed to obtain more than 183 million tenge. The funds obtained, according to the Prosecutor General's Office, were distributed among the members of the group and used for personal purposes.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE MANHUNT
After the alleged crime, some members of the OCG were convicted, while the suspect evaded criminal prosecution authorities and was on the international wanted list for 17 years.
WHAT PENALTY IS PROVIDED
The Prosecutor General's Office said that the crime imputed to the suspect carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 12 years with confiscation of property.
The issue of the suspect's guilt will be decided by the court in accordance with the procedure established by law.
