In the Altai Territory, a former district Arbitration Court judge faced a bribery conviction after a detailed investigation by the Investigative Committee’s District Office. The case details show a pattern of illicit influence that spanned several years and involved a financial incentive designed to sway judicial outcomes.
In 2010, records indicate that Gorodov purchased a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 from a legal entity with an interest in retaining custody during a bankruptcy proceeding. The purchase price was noticeably below market value, triggering questions about the propriety of the transaction and the potential for undue influence over the bankruptcy process.
During 2016 and 2017, the same individual allegedly transferred 500 thousand rubles to the judge for every favorable ruling. The total amount allegedly given to the judge reached 2.5 million rubles, a sum that raised serious concerns about judicial independence and integrity in the region.
According to investigators, the judge initially denied the crime, attempting to mislead the inquiry. Yet, a combination of witness testimony, results from operational investigative activities, and expert examinations collectively demonstrated involvement in corruption acts. The investigative statement underscores how the evidence converged to reveal illicit conduct that compromised the court’s decision-making process.
As a consequence, the court ordered the seizure of Gorodov’s assets valued at more than 10 million rubles. The judgment imposes a 13-year sentence in a strict-regime penal colony and a 30 million ruble fine. Additionally, a bar on holding public office was established, effectively ending the judge’s public-service career.
Earlier reporting indicated that another high-profile case involved the former head of flight operations at the Federal Air Transport Agency, Maxim Kostylev. He faces suspicions related to accepting bribes from unnamed individuals tied to Azur Air LLC, illustrating a broader pattern of corruption concerns within public sector leadership.
These proceedings reflect a broader focus on accountability within law enforcement and judicial institutions in the region. The outcomes aim to reinforce public trust by demonstrating that criminal conduct by public officials is investigated thoroughly and prosecuted accordingly, with penalties designed to reflect the gravity of the offenses and to deter similar violations in the future. The materials and statements released by the Investigative Committee provide a documented narrative of how evidence was assembled and evaluated through lawful procedures, control measures, and judicial review.