Talgat Ermegiyayev
Talgat Ermegiyayev is a former head of the National Company 'Astana EXPO-2017' and a former Minister of Tourism and Sports in Kazakhstan. He was convicted in 2016 for large-scale bribery and embezzlement, receiving a 14-year prison sentence. As of March 2025, he has served 9 years of his sentence and chose not to apply for parole, despite being eligible for early release. His case has drawn significant attention due to allegations of preferential treatment during his incarceration and his involvement in major national projects. Ermegiyayev's legacy is marked by controversy, particularly surrounding the management of the EXPO event and subsequent legal troubles.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 15,192 | $180,000 | 146$ |
| Totals | 1 | 18,776,707 | 15,192 | $180,000 | 146$ |
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Kazakhstan:
Talgat Ermegiyayev, the former head of the national company 'Astana EXPO-2017', applied for parole after serving 9 years of his 14-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement.
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Kazakhstan:
Talgat Ermegiyayev was the head of the 'Astana EXPO' company and was sentenced to 14 years for corruption.
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Kazakhstan:
Talgat Ermegiyayev did not take the opportunity for early release from prison.
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Kazakhstan:
Talgat Ermegiyayev, the former head of the national company 'Astana EXPO-2017', has served 9 years of his 14-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement.
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