A criminal case has been opened against a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Krasnoyarsk Territory after allegations of accepting a sizable bribe from a senior government official. The report comes from the Eastern Interregional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia on Transport. The announcement underscores ongoing scrutiny of corruption cases within regional governance and the broader pattern of investigations touching political figures and public sector executives.
Investigators assert that during 2016 and 2017 the lawmaker allegedly received a particularly large bribe from an executive of a local public company who was facing dismissal. The Investigative Committee has not identified the deputy publicly, maintaining confidentiality while the probe proceeds and emphasizing that procedural steps are being followed in accordance with the law.
In Krasnoyarsk, on 1 November, the deputy representing the LDPR party was detained on bribery charges. The authorities have described the action as part of a broader enforcement effort aimed at reinforcing accountability among regional lawmakers and public sector managers alike.
On the same day, members of the State Duma voted to remove two of their own from their posts. Vasily Vlasov, affiliated with LDPR, and Vadim Belousov, a member of the Just Russia – For Truth faction, faced parliamentary votes affecting their leadership status, reflecting ongoing dynamics within the national party landscape.
Former State Duma deputy Maria Butina drew public attention by advocating a ban on Barbie in Russia over claims of LGBT propaganda. The statement became a focal point for discussions on cultural policies and media influence within the country’s political discourse [Source: Investigative Committee and parliamentary records].