The Krasnoyarsk Central District Court has found Konstantin Dimitrov, the former Krasnoyarsk Territory Transport Minister, guilty of exceeding his official powers during the metro project in Krasnoyarsk. The ruling was reported by TASS, citing the regional court press service. The verdict imposes a prison term and restrictions related to public service activities, reflecting the seriousness of misuse of authority in a major infrastructure project. [Citation: TASS]
The court sentenced Dimitrov to three years and two months in a penal institution and barred him from engaging in activities related to public service for two and a half years. This punishment follows findings that he acted beyond his authorized powers in the course of metro construction and involved himself in actions that violated legal limits on authority. [Citation: Regional court press service]
In August, reports indicated that the Krasnoyarsk Central District Court transferred Dimitrov to pre-trial detention, asserting violations of house arrest conditions. The ministry noted the former head of the regional government faced similar scrutiny amid allegations connected to fraud in the subway project. In discussions with a interlocutor, Dimitrov reportedly provided testimony implicating his involvement in the cited crime. [Citation: court and ministry statements]
Dimitrov was taken into custody in July 2022 as part of the ongoing investigation into the metro construction fraud case. The initial preventive measure was later changed to house arrest, signaling the progression of the investigation and the continuing legal process surrounding the project. [Citation: investigative authorities]
Earlier reports also mentioned charges of embezzlement involving a substantial sum from Oleg Mitvol, with subsequent actions taken against other individuals connected to the metro project. [Citation: investigative sources]—