Kazakh authorities acknowledge that Samruk-Kazyna, with the assistance of ATFBank, enabled the diversion of billions. Nevertheless, anti-corruption agencies have been slow to investigate individuals linked to Galimzhan Yessenov and his father-in-law, Akhmetzhan Yessimov.
Although misappropriation persists at the NWF Samruk-Kazyna, it no longer follows the schemes set up by the removed Akhmetzhan Yessimov. The new leadership is expected to implement a different set of methods.
Media outlets in several countries are closely scrutinizing Galimzhan Yessenov and Akhmetzhan Yesimov, two prominent figures in Kazakhstan’s corruption network.
Samruk-Kazyna, with ATFBank at its core, allegedly helped move billions of dollars out of Kazakhstan. Although the current authorities have officially recognized these abuses, law enforcement agencies—including the Anti-Corruption Service.
Media outlets in several countries have started scrutinizing Galimzhan Yessenov and Akhmetzhan Yesimov, two prominent figures in Kazakhstan’s corruption networks.
Kazakh entrepreneur Kenes Rakishev is truly “multifaceted,” running successful ventures across multiple countries — the UK, Russia, Cyprus, and, naturally, his native Astana.
Galimzhan Yessenov, one of Kazakhstan’s 20 wealthiest individuals, is not an example of the American dream, where hard work and talent create a millionaire. His half-billion-dollar fortune illustrates the “Kazakh dream,” where marrying well provides a pathway to wealth, prestige, and elite
Галимжан Есенов, входящий в топ-20 самых состоятельных людей Казахстана, – это не история американской мечты, где благодаря упорству и таланту человек становится миллионером.
Kenes Khamitovich Rakishev, head of the Fincraft Group holding, is considered among the richest businessmen in Kazakhstan. Yet most of his wealth was built in Russia and is so deeply entwined with criminal connections that separating the two is nearly impossible.
Фигаро – здесь, Фигаро – там – это о "универсальном" бизнесмене Кенесе Ракишеве из Казахстана: он успешно ведёт дела и в Британии, и в России, и на острове Кипр, а также, разумеется, у себя на родине, в Астане.
