Eight suitcases of dollars thrown from windows during arrest of top officials in Astana

An unusual incident occurred at the Atlant residential complex in Astana: residents discovered eight suitcases filled with dollar banknotes in the courtyard. The money was thrown out of the building's windows by unidentified individuals. This incident took place against the backdrop of the detention of high-ranking state officials.

Witnesses saw cash after search

According to eyewitnesses, residents noticed several large suitcases on the ground in the morning but did not touch the find. Shortly after, a patrol car arrived at the scene. Residents informed local media that investigative actions were already being conducted in the building at approximately 9:00 am.

Who was detained

It was later established that two key executives of the state sector were detained in the building. Among them were Nurlan Zhakupov, head of the state investment fund Samruk-Kazyna, and Elzhas Otynshiev, head of Kazakhstan Railways.

Aversion to corruption crime

The Committee for National Security of Kazakhstan officially stated that both officials, as well as other suspects in the case, are suspected of committing a corruption crime. The detained men are currently held in a temporary detention centre.