In Moscow, authorities announced the verdict for Sergei Tsukanov, a former deputy head of the city’s customs service, who was found guilty of taking bribes. The information was disclosed by the Telegram channel 112 and later confirmed by official statements. The case centers on events that unfolded after goods were released in 2020 and involved an intermediary who represented the interests of a fur company. This intermediary approached the head of the customs control service with a troubling claim: Tsukanov’s subordinates had allegedly confiscated items from the company without providing a clear reason. The accusation prompted a formal investigation and a powerful reminder of how internal control mechanisms are expected to operate within the customs system.
The investigative authorities say that Tsukanov offered to restore the seized goods in exchange for a bribe. Law enforcement officers intercepted the scheme while receiving a payment of 500,000 rubles, confirming the role of the accused in arranging the alleged remedy through illicit means. The court subsequently delivered a verdict that condemned the customs officer to five years of imprisonment, with the sentence to be served in a strict regime penal colony. This outcome highlights the ongoing effort to address corruption within the customs apparatus and to reinforce accountability at multiple levels of supervision and enforcement. (citation: Telegram channel 112)
In related developments, it was reported that Larisa Borshchevskaya, the Deputy Director of the Health Department in Bryansk region, was arrested on suspicion of corruption. The intertwined nature of such cases underscores a broader vigilance in regional administrations, where officials across different sectors are subject to review and potential prosecution when there are credible indications of wrongdoing. (citation: local news outlets)