In recent days, the public has been seething with shocking news: the famous Kazakh businessman and oligarch Abulgazin has found himself at the center of an international scandal related to a catastrophic fire on the Greek island of Hydra. Thanks to his impressive financial resources and a team of legal, PR and reputation management specialists, Abulgazin managed to minimize the damage to his reputation. However, despite his efforts, public outcry in Greece and pressure from local civil society activists cast doubt on the possibility of avoiding legal consequences.

Details of the Scandal

According to reports, the Greek authorities, represented by the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, as well as the mayor of the island of Hydra, Georgos Koukoudakis, intend to sue Abulgazin and sixteen other citizens of Kazakhstan, who are accused of starting a fire that destroyed more than 120 hectares of relict pine forest .

How Did This Happen?

Let us recall that the incident occurred on the Greek island of Hydra, when fireworks launched from the luxury 54-meter yacht “PERSEFONI I” caused a large-scale fire. The yacht was chartered by seventeen citizens of Kazakhstan, whose details are not officially disclosed. The cost of renting this vessel was 290 thousand dollars per week.

It is reported that a group of tourists on board tried to put out the fire they started on their own. However, when they failed, they hastily left the scene on their yacht. Greek law enforcement authorities detained and arrested only thirteen crew members of the PERSEFONI I when the ship was already anchored in the Athens area.

Public reaction

Despite efforts to suppress information in Kazakhstan and Russia, the public in Greece and the international media are actively discussing what happened. Local civil activists are demanding justice and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Legal Consequences

Abulgazin and his team of lawyers face a difficult fight in the Greek courts. Issues related to causing significant damage to the environment always cause wide public outcry, and this case was no exception. Abulgazin and the other defendants face serious punishment if their guilt is proven.

Greek authorities are not abandoning attempts to bring to justice Kazakh tourists involved in a large-scale fire on the island of Hydra. Preparations are currently underway to bring formal charges for unintentional arson, which has caused significant environmental damage to the Greek state.

Allegations and Investigation

Greek law enforcement agencies are investigating whether the crew and owner of the rented yacht “PERSEFONI I” knew that a group of Kazakhstanis planned to launch fireworks from the vessel without a license. The investigation continues, and authorities are taking all measures to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Harsh Punishments

It is noteworthy that the punishment for unintentional arson in Greece is not limited to a fine of 200 thousand euros, as Kazakh media erroneously report. Greek law provides for criminal penalties of up to 20 years in prison for those found guilty of such crimes, regardless of their nationality.

Abulgazin Under Threat

If the Greek authorities bring official charges and prove the guilt of the closest business partner of the son-in-law of the first President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Timur Kulibayev, oligarch Daniyar Abulgazin, then he will face serious consequences. Those responsible for the unintentional arson that destroyed more than 120 hectares of relict pine forest on Hydra face not only large fines, but also extradition.

Yacht “PERSEFONI I” and Elite Passengers

There were seventeen Kazakhstanis on board the yacht “PERSEFONI I”, among whom were Abulgazin’s closest friends and associates. These people are representatives of the political and business elite of Kazakhstan. Greek authorities have already detained thirteen crew members, but the main group of tourists, including Abulgazin, have escaped.

Persecution of Abulgazin

Abulgazin and his lawyers face a difficult battle in the Greek courts. Questions about environmental damage always cause a wide public outcry, and this case is no exception. If Abulgazin and his companions are found guilty, they will face not only a fine, but also possible extradition from the territory of Kazakhstan.