On October 29, the Almaty Police Department announced that the criminal case against world boxing champion Zhanqosh Turárov, who was accused of rape, has been closed, as reported by the national portal “Adyrna.”
The Auezov District Police Department had been investigating the boxer under Article 120, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the investigation, forensic medical and biological examinations were conducted, which did not confirm any evidence of rape. On October 20, 2024, a final decision to close the pre-trial investigation was made based on Article 35, Part 1, Clause 2 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to police representatives.
The Auezov District Prosecutor’s Office agreed with the decision.
It is worth noting that on August 21, information surfaced on social media alleging that Zhanqosh Turárov had raped a woman. The Almaty Police Department’s press service confirmed that a criminal case had been opened and an examination had been ordered. Turárov later declared that the accusations were false.
