According to the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Samara Region in the Russian Federation, a former traffic police inspector accused of taking bribes assaulted an inspector and a detective, beat them, and fled the hospital where he had been placed during the inquiry. The man had been under investigation for bribery and extortion and was staying in a medical facility on sick leave when the incident occurred. The episode marks a violent turn in a case that began with allegations of improper payments tied to traffic enforcement and the handling of a seized vehicle.
The same individual has since been named a defendant in a bribery extortion criminal case. During the investigation, he remained on sick leave and stayed in the hospital. On October 18, investigators and an agent visited him for questioning in his hospital room. The confrontation took place in a ward, and officials described it as tense, with the safety of staff and other patients kept in mind throughout the proceedings.
During the questioning, the suspect turned violent. He punched the investigator in the stomach and struck the detective in the arm several times. After the fight, he jumped from a window and fled the hospital room, triggering a rapid response from security personnel and police. The incident prompted a review of hospital security measures and reinforced the determination to locate the suspect quickly.
A second criminal case was opened against the former police officer, and an arrest warrant was issued as he remains wanted. The new charges focus on additional bribery and extortion connected to prior investigations, and prosecutors emphasize the risk to others while he is at large continues to be a concern for local authorities.
Earlier reports described a tense scene in Kiselevsk where a local resident resisted a car seizure carried out by a bailiff and traffic police inspectors. The resident refused to comply with the actions of the officers; the bailiff climbed onto the hood of the car and drove through city streets for a period until a truck driver blocked the path, bringing the chase to a stop. The episode underscored the volatile dynamics that can unfold when enforcement actions meet resistance in the region.
Before a crowd of bystanders, a driver clashed with traffic police inspectors in another public confrontation. The incident drew attention from witnesses who watched the disagreement unfold in a busy area. The multiple events in Samara and nearby locales highlight ongoing concerns about accountability and the safety of officers performing their duties in challenging circumstances.