"The ruling on confinement in the pre-trial detention facility in respect of B. Bakauov has not been changed, the complaint of defence lawyers has not been satisfied," said Anel Kusanova, spokesperson of the Pavlodar regional court.
In her words, the ruling comes into force since the moment of announcement.
"I.e. since January 22 2020, it is the final ruling it cannot be appealed," she said.
The hearing on the appeal was held behind the closed doors.
As it was reported, Bakauov, suspected of power abuse and damage caused to the state, was arrested until March 16.
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