Alexander Gliskov, once a gubernatorial candidate in Krasnoyarsk Territory, has been detained in connection with a large-scale bribery case. This information was reported by TASS, citing the press service of the Krasnoyarsk Regional Court.
In a statement from the court, the Krasnoyarsk Regional Court affirmed the lower court’s ruling in the appeal process, confirming measures to restrain Gliskov. The decision keeps him in custody pending further proceedings, with the next scheduled review set for late March 2024. The investigation accuses Gliskov of leveraging his official position to compel a manager of a state-owned enterprise in Krasnoyarsk to pay a substantial bribe over a specific period.
The incriminating timeline runs from December 2016 to May 2017, during which Gliskov served as a deputy of the regional legislative assembly. He stands accused of pressing for a sizable payment, reported to be one million rubles, from the enterprise executive under his authority.
Prior to these developments, Gliskov faced accusations related to a large-scale bribe while holding a different role in regional politics. The ongoing case highlights concerns about corruption within the governance of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the potential reach of bribery schemes across municipal and regional levels.
Additional related developments have emerged from other regions, including reports about a former district head in Rostov who was arrested in connection with similar allegations. These parallel cases underscore a broader focus on anti-corruption enforcement across Russia as authorities pursue high-profile figures connected to public offices.
Source details are provided by the Krasnoyarsk court press service with reporting from TASS, which has followed the case closely and continues to monitor any new court actions or custody extensions as the investigation progresses. — Attribution: TASS and Krasnoyarsk Regional Court press service