Kazakh-born conman wanted by Interpol detained in Vilnius

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Brother-in-law of fugitive Kazakh banker Mukhtar Ablyazov Syrym Shalabayev was detained on Tuesday in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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According to ru.delfi.It, two years ago Shalabayev was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court in Great Britain, but managed to flee the country. The Kazakh-born Shalabayev is also suspected of embezzling billions of dollars in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia and other countries. He is sought by Ukrainian authorities since he misappropriated at least $300 million.