Atyrau official dismissed over 600 million tenge apartment purchase without gas

September 29, 2026 at 05:42 PM2 min

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The Atyrau Region prosecutor's office has dismissed the head of the Kurmangazy district construction department for purchasing 30 apartments worth 600 million tenge that were not connected to gas networks. The official knew about the lack of gas before the tender but organized it with advantages for certain entrepreneurs. A second official in Kyzylkoga district received a warning for paying 900,000 tenge for work that was not performed.

Key Facts

The Atyrau Region prosecutor's office dismissed the head of the Kurmangazy district construction department for a 600 million tenge purchase of 30 apartments without gas connection.
The official knew about the lack of gas before the tender but organized it with advantages for certain entrepreneurs.
In Kyzylkoga district, the head of the construction department paid a contractor 900,000 tenge for work that was not performed.
The Kyzylkoga official received a warning of incomplete official compliance, not dismissal.
Three other officials in the region were punished for similar violations.

Kurmangazy District Violation

In 2024, the Kurmangazy district construction department purchased 30 apartments in the village of Kurmangazy for 600 million tenge. The residential building was not connected to gas distribution networks, making it unsuitable for comfortable living. The head of the department knew about the lack of gas connection before the procurement but still organized the tender. The tender was conducted with advantages for certain entrepreneurs.

Kyzylkoga District Violation

In Kyzylkoga district, the head of the construction department transferred 900,000 tenge to a contractor for work that was not actually performed. The case was reviewed by the Ethics Council of Atyrau Region. The official received a warning of incomplete official compliance.

Ethics Council Decisions

The Ethics Council dismissed the head of the Kurmangazy district construction department. The head of the Kyzylkoga district construction department received a warning of incomplete official compliance. The prosecutor's office added that three other officials in the region were punished for similar violations.