A Russian national was detained at Vnukovo airport in Moscow and subsequently deported from Turkey, according to an official spokesperson from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Irina Volk. The incident highlights ongoing international cooperation in addressing cross-border crime and the swift exchange of information among law enforcement agencies.
Authorities allege that the individual acted as a conduit for substantial bribe payments directed toward a ministry in the Moscow region. The Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that the suspect was placed on an international wanted list through Interpol, signaling the seriousness of the charges and the international reach of the investigation.
According to investigators, the person held a position within the Moscow Region Ministry of Construction Complex in 2022. The probe indicates that bribe payments were repeatedly transferred to staff within the regional Ministry of Housing Policy, with the aim of expediting the construction and installation of gas stations in the Bogorodsky and Odintsovo urban districts. The allegations suggest a pattern of illicit activity tied to approvals and authorizations within the construction sector.
The defendant managed to leave Russia and seek refuge abroad before authorities located him overseas. It was later learned that he had been concealing himself in Turkey. An international search was pursued, and the individual was added to the Interpol wanted list in August 2023. He was ultimately apprehended in February 2024, bringing a close to a chapter in the case and allowing authorities to seek accountability through the appropriate legal channels.
In a separate development, a different individual, Denis Kazagashev, was deported from Turkey to Russia. Kazagashev is under investigation for large-scale fraud, underscoring the broader scope of financial crime cases tied to cross-border movements and the cooperation between states in addressing such offenses.
Earlier reporting mentions another RF citizen linked to a different set of allegations, including abuses involving minors, illustrating that multiple cases with international dimensions have recently drawn attention from law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities across borders.