Makhabbat Zhayymbetov

Makhabbat Zhayymbetov is a Kazakhstani politician and member of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament. Recently, he has been in the news for raising concerns about the import and sale of counterfeit goods in Kazakhstan, including fake Colgate toothpaste and counterfeit canned vegetables under the Bonduelle brand. Zhayymbetov highlighted the growing issue of counterfeit products entering the country through 'gray' schemes that bypass customs and taxation, posing a significant threat to public safety.