Mayor of Krasnoyarsk accused of bribe of 180 million rubles
A Lowdown on Vladislav Loginov, the Mayor of Krasnoyarsk's Arrest
It's official - Vladislav Loginov, the big cheese of Krasnoyarsk, is in hot water. The Russian Federation Prosecutor General's Office has confirmed his arrest for a colossal bribe, according to reports.
Apparently, there's a major investigation brewing in the central apparatus of the department, focusing on Loginov's alleged acceptance of a bribe exceeding 180 million rubles. This kickback came in two forms - cold hard cash and the construction of a swanky sauna.
In exchange for this sweet deal, Loginov (who was initially a deputy mayor, later progressing to the big seat) promised to pull some strings for the firm in securing wins on road repair tenders managed by the City's Road & Infrastructure Department.
The investigative drama unfolded with raids on Loginov's city hall office, his private residence, and the Municipal Center for Urban Development "Roads, Infrastructure & Landscaping" (UDIB). The cops hauled off documents linked to municipal contracts, contract execution, and payment, along with other crucial evidence for the case.
Loginov's been slapped with a charge sheet, and they're mulling over whether to nab him for a stay at the Big House. Insiders in City Hall hint that a temporary replacement for the mayor will be named soon.
Meanwhile, an update from Loginov's party, United Russia, reveals that his membership and role as a member of the regional political council have been suspended.
The timeline of the alleged criminal activity partially overlaps with cases involving former UDIB head, Evgeny Zhvakin, and ex-deputy mayor, Alexey Davydov. While both were detained on bribery charges, Davydov was implicated as an accomplice. The chatter indicates that a businessman handed the duo money in return for help with nabbing road repair contracts[1][2].
Last year, this same businessman landed in the clink for a cartel conspiracy with a transportation company, after which he signed a non-prosecution pact[1][2]. The nitty-gritty on connections between Loginov's case and these earlier corruption inquiries are still under wraps. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
[1] Forbes Russia[2] BBC News Russian
In the aftermath of Vladislav Loginov's arrest, the focus has shifted towards the political landscape of Krasnoyarsk, with rumors of a major scandal enveloping general-news and crime-and-justice sectors. The investigation, delving into Loginov's alleged involvement in a bribe exceeding 180 million rubles, promises to shed light on not only his actions but also his connections with former UDIB head, Evgeny Zhvakin, and ex-deputy mayor, Alexey Davydov, within the context of politics and news.
