Kazakhstan Ratifies European Convention to Enhance Asset Recovery Efforts

Kazakhstan has ratified the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, a move expected to bolster efforts to gather evidence and pursue assets held abroad. President Tokayev signed the law on October 6. The 1959 Council of Europe convention facilitates cross-border legal aid in criminal cases. Kazakhstan's accession, invited in June 2025, aims to establish a common legal channel with European states.

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