The main statements of the President on corruption in Samruk-Kazina and Kazakhstan Tamir Joly.
At an operational meeting of the Security Council, President Kassem-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the arrest of the leaders of the Samrok-Kazina Foundation and KTZ, the risks of corruption in the quasi-public sector and the steps to eliminate them.
Kazinforum collected the main theses of the head of state:
on the extent of corruption. During the years 2023-2025, 3,168 corruption offenses were identified with a total amount of more than 248 billion tenge. In ten months of 2026 - another 751 offenses.
on equality before the law. No one, regardless of position, ability, connections and family relationships, should rely on exceptions to the law. All reports of corruption among managers will be carefully investigated.
on tests. The Anti-Corruption Service of the National Security Committee, with the participation of the Attorney General's Office, will verify reports of corruption offenses. There will be no division into "us" and "foreigners".
on government measures. By November 24, the government and regulatory authorities must submit specific proposals to sharply reduce corruption offenses and improve the work of the quasi-public sector.
on the work of state-owned companies. Despite the arrests, the activities of Samrock-Casina and KTZ continue as usual. The fight against corruption, according to the president, should strengthen the confidence of investors and creditors.
on returned assets. The Prosecutor General's Office has promised the return of illegally acquired assets worth more than 1.3 trillion tenge. These funds finance the establishment of 466 social and infrastructural facilities, of which 383 have already been completed.
On controlling the "building of people". The expenditure of public funds will be controlled by a special state committee. Her lineup will be announced early next week. The president also stated that the corruption community intends to discredit and undermine the project.
for business support.