Detained Mayor of Krasnoyarsk, Vladislav Logynov, Arrested
Grabbing Headlines: Krasnoyarsk Mayor Nabbed for Alleged Bribery
Spill the Tea: Vladislav Loginov, the mayor of Krasnoyarsk, has landed himself in hot water, thrust into the spotlight over allegations of accepting a whopping 180 million rubles ($2.3 million) in bribes[1]. Let's break it down.
Busted: According to the rubble, Loginov is alleged to have accepted these ill-gotten gains from a bigwig CEO between 2018 and 2024, during his tenure as both the first vice mayor and later mayor of Krasnoyarsk[1]. The cash and payments, it's said, were for building a fancy schmancy private bathhouse on a plot owned by Loginov[1].
How's business? It's claimed that in exchange for this deal, Loginov tipped the scales in favor of the company, securing it contracts from the Krasnoyarsk municipal agency for construction projects in transport, infrastructure, and urban development[1]. Wouldn't coat the bid process in originality, eh?
Raking up the Dirt: The local branch of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) ain't new to speculation about Loginov's involvement in various corruption schemes, ranging from public transit to garbage collection and tree removal[1][2].
House Hunt: Searches took place at Loginov's abode and City Hall, with charges swirling on June 9[3], following his initial detention on May 13[3]. It looks like he's heading to Moscow for a pre-trial hearing, where they'll decide his restraints[1][3].
About the Mayor: Born in '67 in good old Achinsk, Loginov is a member of United Russia, and he's held the mayor seat since 2022[2][3]. To some, his arrest might feel like payback for the long-standing corruption allegations that have dogged his heels[2].
Sources:[1] - The Bell (Heard it through the grapevine [https://thebell.io/related/crime/krasnoyarsk-mayor-vladislav-loginov-arrested-on-suspicions-of-bribery/])[2] - Meduza (And so it goes [https://mediurza.com/news/2023/05/13/krankraskij-mer-posteriyal--v-rok))[3] - RBC (Loose lips sink ships [https://www.rbc.ru/politics/11/04/2023/5e07320f9a7947748104bbd3])
The bribery scandal involving Vladislav Loginov, the Mayor of Krasnoyarsk, has sparked controversies not only in general-news but also in the realm of politics and crime-and-justice. The allegations against him, including accepting bribes for securing construction contracts, have raised questions about his integrity and governance.
