Baurzhan Abdishev
Baurzhan Abdishev | |
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| Born | June 3, 1968 Atasu, Kazakhstan |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1987–2014 |
| Known for | Akim of Karaganda Region (2013–2014), Vice-Minister of Environment (2012–2013) |
Baurzhan Abdishev (, Baýyrjan Túıteuly Ábdishev; born 3 June 1968 in Atasu, Kazakhstan) is a political figure from Kazakhstan.
Career
Between 1987 and 1989, he fulfilled his duties in the Soviet Army. From 1992 to 1994, he held the position of senior economist at fleet No.4 located in Karaganda. During 1994-1995, he worked as a chief engineer within the Karaganda Regional Department of Passenger Transport. Between 1995 and 1999, Abdishev occupied multiple positions within the Customs Directorates of both Karaganda and Kostanay. In 1999, he was promoted to deputy head responsible for customs regime protection at Kazakhstan’s Customs Committee under the Ministry of State Revenues. In February 2002, he took on the role of head of the Customs Department in Pavlodar. From July until October 2003, he acted as Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Customs Control Agency, followed by Deputy Chairman of the Customs Control Committee subordinate to the Ministry of Finance.
Abdishev served as the head of the Akimat of Karaganda from January 2010 until September 2012. On September 22, 2012, he was appointed Vice-Minister of Environment. Subsequently, on January 29, 2013, he assumed office as Akim of Karaganda Region. His tenure ended with dismissal on June 20, 2014.
Arrest
On September 23, 2014, Abdishev was detained on allegations involving corruption and misuse of power connected to his period as Akim of Karaganda Region. After amendments to Kazakhstan's Criminal Code in January 2015, his legal status was altered from accused to suspect; investigations are ongoing under Article 307 related to abuse of office. Requests for his release were rejected by the Karaganda regional court.