Bakytgul Khamenova

Bakytgul Khamenova is a former deputy akim (mayor) of Atyrau, Kazakhstan, who gained attention for her conviction on corruption charges, specifically for accepting bribes. In November 2022, she was sentenced to seven years in prison; however, the court granted her a three-year suspension of her sentence due to her having a young child. Khamenova recently made headlines when it was reported that she received permission from probation services to attend a local wedding, highlighting the terms of her release and ongoing supervision.