The first report regarding Dolanbaev being wanted came from the volunteer movement Lider.kz. One of its activists, Tursynzhan Dauythanov, shared the information in an Instagram Stories post.
According to the Department of Police, the investigation is being conducted by the police department of the Medeu district. The agency is carrying out operational-search activities to determine the suspect's whereabouts and apprehend him. The police urge citizens to report any information regarding Dolanbaev's location by calling 102.
Azamat Dolanbaev is known as a philanthropist and entrepreneur in the healthcare sector. In 2020, he received the trust management of the Talgar Central District Hospital for 15 years. Additionally, with his involvement, a modern hemodialysis center was opened in the Zhetysu region.
In mid-February, the Financial Monitoring Agency announced the search for former deputy akim of Aktau, Timur Sadvakassov. He is suspected of fraud and incitement to give a bribe in a particularly large amount, related to the initiation of a criminal case.