Inquiry Regarding Potential Criminal Cases Involving Baurjan Baibek, Made by the Deputy Finance Minister
Financial Monitoring Agency Denies Investigation into Baibek Family
The Deputy Chairman of the Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA), Jenis Elemesov, has stated that there are currently no registered criminal cases against former Almaty Akim Bauyrzhan Baibek, nor against his father or son. This revelation comes in response to claims that Baibek's father purchased real estate at allegedly low prices from the gang led by Eldos Kospayev.
Elemesov was approached in the halls of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, and asked to comment on the matter. He clarified that while a verdict has been passed against Kospayev, and a list of confiscated property issued, there is a separate criminal case ongoing where some individuals may still face legal consequences. These individuals are said to include officials who assisted Kospayev's organized crime group in hiding and concealing their assets.
Previous reports have suggested that Baibek's father's name appeared in the criminal schemes of Kospayev's organized group. These allegations were made in court documents related to one of the group members, Aibek Kospayev, who was sentenced at the end of April.
In January of this year, the verdict was handed down in the case of Eldos Kospayev and his organized crime group at the specialized inter-regional court in Astana. Eleven people were found guilty, with Kospayev sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property, and Aidos Kospayev receiving 12 years, among other sentences for other defendants.
[Editor's Note: Previous investigations and discussions in Kazakhstan have raised broader concerns about wealth accumulation among some officials and their families. However, these have not singled out the Baibek family for legal action or formal investigation.]
In light of the ongoing discussion surrounding corruption and wealth accumulation in Kazakhstan, questions regarding Baibek's sudden departure from his position as Almaty Akim and his subsequent move to Dubai and Europe remain unanswered. speculation continues as to the nature of his departure and any potential involvement in the Kospayev case or other criminal activities.
- Despite broader concerns about wealth accumulation among some Kazakh officials and their families, the Financial Monitoring Agency has denied any investigation into the Baibek family, including former Almaty Akim Bauyrzhan Baibek, his father, or son.
- The ongoing discussion in Kazakhstan's politics and general-news about corruption and wealth accumulation has drawn attention to Baibek's sudden departure from his position as Almaty Akim and his move to Dubai and Europe, with speculation lingering about potential involvement in the Kospayev case or other criminal activities.
- While the Kospayev organized crime group's criminal schemes have implicated several officials and business deals, the Financial Monitoring Agency has clarified that there is a separate ongoing case involving individuals who assisted Kospayev in hiding and concealing assets, but has no registered cases against the Baibek family.
