Ablyazov appeals demanding to dismiss his extradition case
Former head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov, who is in custody in France, has filed an appeal demanding that the case on his extradition is dismissed.
Spanish court confirms intention to extradite Ablyazov’s Security Chief
The Spanish National Court (SNC) has confirmed its decision to extradite Aleksandr Pavlov, the Chief of Security of the former Head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Russia requests Ablyazov's extradition from France
Russian Prosecutor’s Office has filed an extradition request with the French authorities asking for extradition of the former head of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Bank says Kazakh oligarch caused losses for foreign banks
Kazakh bank BTA said Thursday that exiled oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov had embezzled at least $6 billion and also caused hundreds of millions in losses for foreign banks.
Shalabayeva has not requested to leave Kazakhstan: official
Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of the exile Kazakhstan banker Mukhtar Ablyazov, has not yet applied to the law-enforcement authorities for a permit to leave Kazakhstan.
The exile banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may face 13-year imprisonment with confiscation of property in Kazakhstan that is currently seeking his extradition from France.
Five representatives of the Italian parliament arrived in Almaty to meet with Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of former chairman of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was found thanks to the bank’s efforts and was arrested after the information was passed on to the French authorities.
US, China clash over Snowden but see trade progress
The United States reprimanded China for not handing over fugitive leaker Edward Snowden, but the two powers saw progress elsewhere in ties including on reaching an investment treaty.
