Corruption cases in Kazakhstan are most frequently recorded at the local government level, with regional administrations accounting for the highest number of officials brought to court.

Between 2020 and 2025, more than 5,100 individuals were accused in corruption-related cases, including around 3,200 government employees, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Local executive bodies emerged as the clear “anti-leaders”: over 1,000 officials from regional administrations and their departments were prosecuted over the six-year period, including 44 regional governors. Analysts suggest this reflects the concentration of budget allocation, land distribution, and resource management at the local level.

Law enforcement agencies ranked second, with 912 employees facing charges. The Ministry of Finance followed with 180 cases. Other institutions with notable figures include the Ministry of Defense (146), the penitentiary system (133), and the Ministry of Agriculture (104).

Even anti-corruption structures were not untouched - five employees of the National Security Committee’s anti-corruption service were also prosecuted during the period.

By contrast, no corruption cases were recorded in several key institutions, including the National Bank, the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms, the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition, the Ministry of Culture and Information, and the State Security Service.

Analysts also noted a downward trend, with corruption cases falling by 23% in 2025 and by nearly 10% in early 2026, signaling a potential shift in enforcement dynamics and institutional reforms.