Criminal case opened against former managers of Astana building where facade collapsed
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Prosecutors have opened a separate criminal case against former managers of an Astana apartment building where a facade collapse killed a paramedic in November 2025. The case, announced during a court hearing, targets previous heads of the building's management bodies under Article 254 of the Criminal Code for negligent performance of duties. The current defendant, OSI chair Saule Zhubaniyazova, has pleaded not guilty.
Key Facts
- A criminal case has been opened against previous managers of the building at Tauelsizdik Avenue 24B under Article 254 of the Criminal Code for negligent performance of duties.
- The facade collapse on November 8, 2025, injured five people, including two paramedics; one paramedic, Uldana Myrzuan, died on November 18 after surgery for a closed head injury.
- The current defendant, OSI chair Saule Zhubaniyazova, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the collapse.
- The criminal case against the developer was closed because the building was constructed in 2003–2004, criminal liability for construction violations was introduced only in 2015, warranty periods expired, and persons connected to the developer have died.
New Criminal Case
Prosecutor Nurdaulet Abuov announced during a court hearing that a report dated August 6, 2026, had been filed to separate materials and open a case against previous heads of the building's management bodies. The case is being investigated under Article 254 of the Criminal Code, which covers negligent performance of duties. Abuov stated that the document confirms circumstances regarding the previous managers have not been left without legal assessment and will be evaluated in separate criminal proceedings. The prosecutor requested that the report be attached to the current case file and examined as evidence.
Facade Collapse and Victim
On November 8, 2025, exterior brick cladding collapsed from the facade of a nine-story residential building at Tauelsizdik Avenue 24B in Astana. Five people were injured, including two paramedics who had arrived at the scene. One paramedic, Uldana Myrzuan, was diagnosed with a closed head injury and underwent craniotomy, hematoma removal, and bleeding control. She died on November 18, 2025, despite medical intervention.
Defendant and Developer
Saule Zhubaniyazova, chair of the building's OSI (association of property owners), is the defendant in the ongoing criminal case. She has pleaded not guilty to charges that she failed to monitor the building's technical condition. The criminal case against the developer was closed because the building was constructed in 2003–2004, criminal liability for construction violations was introduced only in 2015, warranty periods expired, and persons connected to the developer have died.
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