Azattyk investigation links Tokayev's nephews to major state tenders
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An investigation by Radio Azattyq has found that a company winning large state tenders may be linked to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's nephews. The report alleges that the firm has secured contracts worth billions of tenge since 2022. The presidency has not yet commented on the findings.
The Investigation
Radio Azattyq published a report on May 23, 2026, alleging that a company named Qazaq Business Group has been winning large state tenders since 2022. The investigation claims the firm is linked to President Tokayev's nephews, though it does not name them directly. The total value of contracts awarded to the company exceeds 50 billion tenge, according to the report.
State Contract Details
The contracts include infrastructure projects in Nur-Sultan and Almaty, as well as supplies for state-owned enterprises. Azattyq cites procurement data from the government's electronic portal showing that Qazaq Business Group won 12 tenders in 2025 alone. The company's ownership structure is opaque, with shares held through offshore entities.
What's Next
The presidency is expected to issue a statement in the coming days. It remains unclear whether any official investigation will be launched.
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Azattyk investigation links Tokayev's nephews to major state tenders
