Almaty Region Private Bailiffs Spent 180 Million Tenge on Gambling
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On August 20, 2026, prosecutors in Kazakhstan's Almaty region found that 20 private bailiffs spent about 180 million tenge on gambling, including deposits to Olimpbet betting accounts. One bailiff transferred 139 million tenge over three years and another 26 million tenge; the prosecutor's office sent response acts to the regional Justice Department and the Regional Chamber of Private Bailiffs.
Key Facts
- The Almaty region prosecutor's office found 20 private bailiffs systematically participated in gambling, with total operations of about 180 million tenge.
- One bailiff transferred 139 million tenge to a betting account over three years; another sent 26 million tenge over the same period.
- The prosecutor's office sent oversight acts to the Almaty Region Justice Department and the Regional Chamber of Private Bailiffs.
The Gambling Transactions
The Almaty region prosecutor's office reported that 20 private bailiffs systematically participated in gambling by topping up accounts at Olimpbet bookmaker. The total volume of operations reached about 180 million tenge, according to the regional prosecutor's office. One bailiff transferred 139 million tenge to his betting account over three years, while another sent 26 million tenge. The remaining 18 bailiffs regularly replenished gambling balances with smaller sums, forming the overall multi-million turnover. Prosecutors stated that participation of persons performing publicly significant functions in gambling at such volumes contradicts professional ethics and raises doubts about integrity principles.
Regulatory Response
Acts of prosecutorial response were sent to the Almaty region Justice Department and the Regional Chamber of Private Bailiffs. These bodies must take measures prescribed by law in response to the identified violations. The prosecutor's office said the findings call into question compliance with integrity principles by private bailiffs.
Related Enforcement Actions
In April, Majilis deputy Bakytzhan Bazarbek cited General Prosecutor's Office data on large-scale violations by private bailiffs, including possible theft of alimony payments. In June 2026, employees of state bodies in southern Kazakhstan were dismissed for participating in gambling. Earlier, four civil servants in the Turkestan region lost their jobs after a prosecutor's check found they gambled during working hours.
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Almaty Region Private Bailiffs Spent 180 Million Tenge on Gambling
