Kazakhstan confirms death of missing citizen in United States

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of Kazakh citizen Aset Kuralbay, who had been reported missing in the United States.

US authorities have identified the deceased individual as 24-year-old Aset Kuralbay, a Kazakh national who had been missing since early June, Kazinform reports. 

The Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased, offering sympathy over the loss.

Kazakh diplomats said they are maintaining close contact with US authorities and the family of the deceased. Consular assistance is being provided to relatives, including support with documentation and arrangements for the repatriation of the body to Kazakhstan.

Earlier reports had indicated that a body was discovered in the United States, initially believed to be that of a Kazakh citizen. Following official procedures, the identity of the deceased was confirmed.

By Vafa Guliyeva