Ex-Wife Accuses Kazakh Businessman of Using Powerful Clan for Persecution

Almaty, Kazakhstan – Lyaisira Marat, former spouse of Kazakh businessman Tursen Alaguzov, has accused Alaguzov of using the influential Satybaldy clan to pressure her and her sister. This followed a 2016 property division that left Marat and her sister in control of GALANZ bottlers, a company she describes as having "multi-billion-dollar debts." "He turned to the most powerful clan in Kazakhstan at the time," Marat stated, referring to Alaguzov's alleged actions. She claims that following the company's financial recovery, Alaguzov used his influence to trigger investigations and criminal charges against her sister and other executives, creating "constant stress and tension." Marat disputes Alaguzov's recent donation of 100 apartments to GALANZ employees, calling it a "marketing ploy." The allegations raise concerns about the intersection of business and politics in Kazakhstan. Further investigation is needed to verify the claims made by Lyaisira Marat. The story highlights the need for transparency and accountability in business dealings within the country.