In the press service of the Astana police, the sensational story of the Kazakhstani woman Karina Mamash was commented on. The wife of the advisor to the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported beatings by her husband-diplomat.
In the statement released by the department on May 10, 2024, it was mentioned that a criminal case has been initiated regarding this matter. Expert examinations have been appointed, and the investigation is ongoing. Further information is not disclosed in the interest of the investigation.
It became known on May 6, 2024, that Saken Mamash had been beating his wife for 10 years. The woman sought help from activists and shared her story on social media. She requested that her husband be stripped of his diplomatic status and sent to prison.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan responded to the incident of domestic violence. The official representative of the Ministry, Aibek Smadiyarov, clarified that "We are urgently recalling this employee to Kazakhstan".
Smadiyarov further stated that law enforcement agencies will be handling this case.
