Ex-head of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan and his deputy arrested

“In relation to Massimov K.K.

and Sadykulova A.T.

a measure of restraint in the form of detention was authorized.

With respect to Ergozhin D.E.

the issue of choosing a preventive measure is being considered, ”the ministry said.

The materials of the criminal case were classified as "top secret".

Former chairman of the KNB of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, was detained on suspicion of treason on January 8.

After that, the committee announced that it was conducting additional pre-trial investigations into Massimov about "usurpation of power and abuse of office."