The former deputy director for economic affairs at School No. 2 in Salekhard has been found guilty of accepting substantial bribes, according to the press service of the prosecutor’s office in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The court’s decision outlines a pattern that spanned several years and involved the exploitation of official duties for private gain.
From January 2018 through September 2022, the defendant allegedly used her official position to relay confidential information about upcoming acquisitions at the school to a businessman in exchange for payment. An employee of the same educational institution reportedly assisted the businessman in securing contracts on terms favorable to his enterprise.
The press service stated that the former deputy director accepted more than 500,000 rubles in bribes from the businessman in return for these actions. The court determined that the former employee was guilty and ordered a financial penalty of 2 million rubles for cooperating with investigators. In addition, the individual was banned from holding administrative and economic positions related to the procurement of goods, works, and services for state and municipal needs for a period of three years.
Family of the bribes allegedly involved the confiscation of the funds obtained through these illicit activities.
Reports indicate that a separate criminal case has been opened in Ryazan regarding the director of a local school who is suspected of stealing millions of rubles, highlighting a broader pattern of alleged corruption within educational establishments.
The cases underscore ongoing efforts by regional authorities to address corruption in procurement processes within schools and to hold individuals accountable for abuse of official power. The legal process continues to unfold, with prosecutors and investigators pursuing further evidence related to these schemes, and courts delivering verdicts that aim to restore integrity in public procurement and school administration.