The former mayor of Magas, Usman Aushev, was added to the federal wanted list following announcements from law enforcement authorities in Ingushetia. The development was reported by the national news agency and subsequently confirmed by regional officials, signaling ongoing investigations tied to several financial questions surrounding his tenure in office.
Authorities reported that a criminal case has been opened against Aushev on two counts, including abuse of office and fraud. Initial statements suggested a suspected embezzlement of two million rubles, but subsequent disclosures indicate that this figure represents only a portion of a broader investigation into alleged misuse of public funds and related procurement irregularities that span multiple years of service.
On May 27, Rustam Abushaev, the mayor of Bolshoi Kamen in Primorsky Territory, announced that he had received the Order of Courage in recognition of his actions. This accolade comes amid a period marked by turbulent allegations and investigations involving regional leadership in the Far East, creating a complex backdrop for local governance and public trust.
In March 2023 the Primorsky Territory Sustaining Criminal Investigation Department reported that a criminal case had been opened against the former head of the Nadezhdinsky district, Primorye. District prosecutors confirmed that the individual under investigation is Abushaev, who led the district from 2019 through the end of 2021. The allegations concern suspected fraud in the allocation of land plots within the district and the execution of certain commercial activities through intermediaries, raising questions about transparency and compliance with regional land and business regulations.
On 24 May, the Smolninsky District Court in St. Petersburg ordered the arrest of former deputy mayor Nikita Yuferev in absentia. He was sentenced to two months in prison for repeatedly discrediting the actions of the Russian Armed Forces, a decision reflecting the ongoing tensions between political figures and public messaging during a period of heightened scrutiny over official conduct and media commentary.
There have been prior judicial actions involving another Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) agent accused of espionage and sabotage. The broader pattern of prosecutions highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding public administration, defense matters, and intelligence operations within the region, as reported by multiple sources and corroborated through formal court proceedings and law enforcement statements [citation].