Former statesman and journalist, 70-year-old Amantai Dandygalov, has been placed on the international wanted list. This was announced by journalist Mikhail Kozachkov on his Telegram channel. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan confirmed the information about the search for the elderly man to Kursiv. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
"The Almaty Police Department is investigating a criminal case on fraud. On July 7, the suspect in this crime was put on the wanted list. Other information is not subject to disclosure in the interests of the investigation and operational-search activities," the department commented.
It is known that Amantai Dandygalov previously held the position of head of the apparatus of the Almaty akimat during the period when the city was headed by Imangali Tasmagambetov. Later, Dandygalov worked as the editor-in-chief of the publication Novaya Gazeta – Kazakhstan.
Earlier, Kursiv reported on the extradition to his homeland of the leader of an organized criminal group who had been hiding in the capital of Kyrgyzstan for 17 years.
The placement of Amantai Dandygalov on the international wanted list has caused a wide resonance in society. His former positions and journalistic activities attract attention. Currently, investigative actions are being carried out. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has refused to disclose additional information. The circumstances of the criminal case are still unknown. However, the investigation into the fraud continues. The whereabouts of the suspect are unknown. The international search will allow his detention. This event is seen as part of the fight against corruption in Kazakhstan. Bringing former officials to justice contributes to strengthening the rule of law. Dandygalov's lawyer has not yet commented. Investigative actions in the case continue.