In the near future, observers expect the case against former deputy head of the National Guard, Sergei Mileiko, to reach a resolution regarding allegations of a 10 million ruble bribe. The report has been attributed to Kommersant, which has tracked the developments and the timing of the possible closure of the investigation.
According to trusted sources within investigative agencies, the decision to move toward closing the case was issued by personnel of the Main Military Investigation Agency (GVSU) under the Russian Investigative Committee. This step appears to be part of a broader review process that has spanned several months, signaling a potential shift in how the authorities handle unprecedented procurement and corruption-related allegations within high-ranking security structures.
In December of the prior year, State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein shed light on the criminal matter involving Mileiko, the deputy director of the Russian Guard, which centers on fraud connected to the procurement of clothing items. The reference to part 4 of article 159 of the Criminal Code underscores the gravity of the charges, with Khinshtein noting that Mileiko has faced related scrutiny not for the first time. His remarks called attention to a pattern of concerns surrounding procurement practices tied to security services and their contractors.
According to Khinshtein and other watchdogs, the alleged scheme involved Mileiko and associates transferring all clothing supply contracts to SpetsShveySnab in 2017. The company reportedly failed to meet even a sliver of the required volume, yet the contract terms included inflated prices and concerns about product quality. The narrative contends that over a span of 2.5 years, Mileiko and his accomplices oversaw the execution of 134 contracts valued at more than 3.6 billion rubles, raising questions about oversight, accountability, and potential losses to state resources. The ongoing proceedings continue to be a focal point for lawmakers evaluating procurement safeguards and the integrity of procurement channels within security agencies [Kommersant].