The former head of Zhigulevsk, Alexander Kurylin, who currently features on an international wanted list for alleged bribery of a judge, reportedly organized a corporate event in Tolyatti. This information was shared by Alexander Khinshtein, the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications, through a Telegram channel post. The announcement situates Kurylin as a fugitive from justice, asserting that he is wanted internationally and has been pursued for actions connected to a judicial officer in Russia. The channel update emphasizes the timing of the gathering as a remote, pre‑New Year corporate event held in Tolyatti, painting a picture of a celebration that occurred despite the unresolved legal status surrounding Kurylin.
In the published message, the term international arrest warrant is used to describe the status of the former Zhigulevsk leader, noted as having been arrested in absentia for allegedly bribing a judge known as the “Golden” judge Efanov. The post asserts that Kurylin organized the party while avoiding any direct contact with authorities, implying that his absence during questioning allowed him to coordinate the event from a distance. The wording also references a pretrial detention context, suggesting a contrast between the lively atmosphere of the corporate party and the restricted environment of the detention facility where Kurylin could have been held.
The speaker raises questions about whether an associated figure, Alexander Efanov, who has been stripped of judicial powers in a public case, attended the corporate event. The text indicates uncertainty about Efanov’s presence, highlighting lingering speculation about possible ties between the two men and the broader implications for the judicial system.
The central accusation centers on Kurylin allegedly bribing Sixth Supreme Court judge Alexander Efanov in absence, with authorities alleging that Kurylin provided a substantial discount—over 1 million rubles—on the rental of a Toyota Sequoia. The narrative notes that Kurylin did not appear for interrogation, triggering his placement on the federal wanted list. The description underscores the financial aspect of the alleged bribe and frames the case within a broader pattern of alleged improper influence within the judiciary.
Earlier developments in related matters are referenced, including a separate report from Sochi in which directors of Roszapovedtsentr under the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources were accused of a large bribe. The inclusion of this item seems to connect different corruption cases at high levels of government and enforcement, suggesting a wider context of investigations touching multiple government agencies and officials.