Kazakh court orders two months of pretrial detention for Russian rapper Navai in drug smuggling case
A court in Kazakhstan has ordered rapper Navai held in pretrial detention for two months in a drug smuggling case, Baza reported. The Korday District Court issued the order against Navai Bakirov on October 15.
A court in Kazakhstan has ordered rapper Navai to be held in pretrial detention for two months due to a drug smuggling case, according to Baza. Navai Bakirov, the rapper, was detained on October 14 at a checkpoint in Kazakhstan after crossing the border from Kyrgyzstan. He was found in possession of 10 grams of marijuana, with other sources citing the amount at 2.5 grams.
Bakirov admitted to purchasing the drugs in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan's State Border Service has launched an internal investigation into the incident. The inquiry aims to investigate the circumstances surrounding his border crossing to ensure no violations occurred. If any violations are found, the border service will take legal action against those responsible.
Navai Bakirov is a well-known figure in Kazakhstan's music scene, having been a member of the hookah rap duo HammAli & Navai from 2016 to 2025 before launching a successful solo career.
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