Today, on April 1, 2024, social media platforms buzzed with news of the detention of journalist Daniiar Adilbekov in Astana. The correspondent of a news outlet reached out to the press office of the capital's police department for comments.
The Astana PD clarified that a criminal case had been initiated against citizen A. for spreading knowingly false information about a crime. "The court has decided to detain the individual. Further details are not disclosed in the interest of the investigation," the press office of the capital's police informed the public.
In December 2023, a high-profile case involving journalist spouses Nargiz and Vladimir Severnyh, accused of extortion, was concluded in Almaty. Details of the case can be found here.
