Kazakhstan court puts rapper Navai under arrest

A court in Kazakhstan has sent Russian rapper Navai Bakirov into custody for two months after he was found in possession of drugs during customs searches. Tengrinews reports.

According to the newspaper “Ak Zhayik” and the telegram channel Halyqstan, the corresponding decision was made by the Korday district court of Zhambyl region. Sources in law enforcement agencies confirmed that the artist will remain in custody during the investigation of the case of attempted drug smuggling.

Officially, the court and law enforcement agencies did not comment on the information, citing Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the republic (secret of investigation).

Navai Bakirov (Navai) is a Russian rapper and singer, who gained fame as a member of the duo HammAli & Navai, as well as the author of solo hits (“Let me on the dance floor”, “Hidden”, “War Girl”).

On October 14, rapper Navai was detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling. According to Tengri Life, while checking the artist’s car at the border checkpoint “Kordai” police found a drug.

On the same day in Astana canceled the concert of the rapper.