Leonid Zolotov, the former head of the DIZO (department of property and land relations) in the Yaroslavl region, was accused of not providing housing to 150 orphans as required by law. This was reported by TASS.
According to law enforcement officials, in order to obtain the approval of his superiors and create the appearance of effective use of budget funds and work, Zolotov ordered his subordinates to prepare letters to the Ministry of Finance of the Yaroslavl Region to consider the issue of increasing funds for the implementation of the task of providing living space for orphans. In reality, 150 orphans did not receive housing.
Children left without parental care in the Russian Federation have the right to free housing after leaving the orphanage upon reaching adulthood.
Before reportedZolotov is free except for his own acquaintance. He faces four years in prison.
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Source: Gazeta
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