In the Chelyabinsk region, officers from the Federal Security Service detained Alexander Vinogradov, the head of the Troitsk administration, on suspicions tied to corruption. The agency states that ura.ru referenced its own source for these details. A second person was also taken into custody, allegedly connected to offering a bribe to the official. The timing of the incident and the bribe amount have not been disclosed. Investigative work continues within the Troitsk administration as authorities pursue the case and gather additional evidence. [Source attribution: ura.ru]
In parallel, law enforcement in the Moscow region reported a broader operation this week that led to the detention of 11 individuals. Among those detained were two consultants from the Moscow Region Department of Social Development and one consultant from the Department of Investment and Industry. All of the detainees are being investigated under Article 290, which covers Receiving Bribes, and Article 291.1, which pertains to an Intermediary in Bribery. The cases illustrate ongoing focus on corruption-related offenses across several regional offices. [Source attribution: regional law enforcement releases]
Earlier reporting indicated that a judge from the Tomsk region received a suspended prison sentence after a long-running bribery case spanning from 2018. The development underscores the persistent attention to corruption within the judiciary and allied administrative sectors in various parts of the country. The most recent actions reflect a continuing push by authorities to uncover improper influence, prosecute bribe-taking, and hold officials accountable. [Source attribution: court records and official statements]