The deputy head of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug faced allegations of accepting a bribe amounting to 3 million rubles, according to statements from the regional branch of the Russian Investigative Committee. The case centers on claims that an official sought a commission equal to 10 percent of profits under a government health contract, routing the request through an intermediary. Allegations further suggest that the deputy governor offered to ensure seamless acceptance of medical equipment and related consumables in exchange for the bribe, while also promising assistance in securing future government tenders.
At present, the deputy head is in a pre-trial detention facility, with authorities reporting that the individual has pleaded guilty. The exact identity of the defendant has not been publicly disclosed, but the regional administration’s official site notes that the head of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug is Bezdudny Yuri Vasilyevich, who oversees a team of seven deputies. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about corruption risks in territorial governance and procurement processes linked to state contracts in the region.
In a separate matter, a court in St. Petersburg previously ordered the arrest of a lieutenant colonel of the transport police on charges related to a 20 million ruble bribery attempt, highlighting that investigations into high-ranking officials and law enforcement personnel continue across Russia.
These developments illustrate how anti-corruption investigations span different levels of government and law enforcement, with authorities emphasizing the need for transparency in awarding health-related contracts and the procurement of equipment and supplies for public institutions. Observers note that the outcomes of these cases may influence future procurement oversight and the rigor of contract enforcement across several regions.
Attribution: Reports from the regional division of the Russian Investigative Committee and official statements from the Nenets Autonomous Okrug administration.