Ex-Minister Bishimbayev's arrest extended until April 10

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Court in Astana has extended Ex-Minister's arrest on suspicion of corruption until April 10th, Kazinform correspondent reports citing the press service.

Kuandyk Bishimbayev reportedly embezzled 1 billion tenge (over $3 million) during the construction of a glass plate plant in the city of Kyzylorda.

He was detained by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau on January 10 on suspicion of repeatedly receiving large bribes, in a group with a premeditated agreement. On January 12 Court number 2 of Almaty district of Astana issued an arrest warrant.

Kuandik Bishimbayev was dismissed as Minister National Economy by Presidential Decree from December 28th, 2016.