In Orsk, investigators have opened two criminal cases against a senior detective from the anti-corruption division, who stands accused of taking bribes totaling three million rubles. The announcements came on a Wednesday, with details provided by the regional Commission of Inquiry in Russia.
The officer faces two charges under Article 159 of the Criminal Code, which covers fraud committed by a person using official power. The allegations center on occurrences spanning several years, depicting a pattern of conduct connected to his official position.
According to the inquiry, in 2016 the officer allegedly accepted 150,000 rubles from a company director in exchange for helping the individual evade criminal liability following a tax audit. In addition, between September 2020 and May 2021, he is said to have received three separate bribes of 50,000 rubles each from another businessman. The purpose of these payments, as claimed, was to prevent house searches in the businessman’s residence and to stop proceedings related to tax violations from being initiated.
The investigation further reveals that the officer was caught in the act on December 27, 2021, while taking a bribe from a different entrepreneur intended to shield that person from punishment for tax evasion. The Federal Security Service identified the crime during its probe, leading to the officer being detained and placed in pre-trial custody during the investigation. Subsequently, he was dismissed from the interior ministry on grounds tied to disciplinary or other negative reasons.
These events underscore ongoing efforts to address corruption within law enforcement bodies and to pursue accountability for officers who abuse their official duties. The case against the Orsk detective is being handled in accordance with established criminal procedures, and the public press has been briefed on the progression of the investigation as it unfolds in a legal process designed to determine guilt or innocence beyond reasonable doubt.
Observers note that the handling of this matter reflects broader efforts to reinforce integrity within investigative agencies and to deter similar misconduct through transparent investigation, timely charging, and appropriate sanctions when warranted by the evidence. As this matter continues through the courts, officials emphasize the importance of due process and the protection of the rights of all parties involved while pursuing full accountability for alleged offenses.
Inquiries and updates on this case are being coordinated by the regional authorities, with details released as proceedings advance and new factual findings are established. The public is reminded that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and that each phase of the case will be evaluated on the merits of the evidence presented during trial.