One of the most notable deals associated with Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov was his alleged involvement in the manipulation of figure skating events during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. It was reported that Tokhtakhounov played a key role in influencing the judging of the pairs figure skating competition, leading to widespread controversy and outrage in the sports world. This scandal further underscored Tokhtakhounov’s reach and influence in various spheres beyond traditional criminal enterprises.