Russian ex-leader of the National Guard faces trial for alleged corruption
In a significant development, the Krasnodar Garrison Military Court is currently hearing a criminal case involving officials from a Rosgvardia (National Guard of Russia) unit. The case centers on allegations of bribery, with the accused officials suspected of accepting bribes in exchange for favors or services related to their official duties within the Rosgvardia unit.
Details revealed during the hearings include the nature of the bribes, the circumstances under which they were allegedly received, and the roles of the various accused officials. The investigation is focused on uncovering the extent of the corruption and whether other individuals may be involved.
According to the latest reports, over 100 individuals have been held accountable and fined for their involvement in various bribery cases. The number of instances of bribery in this case is more than previously reported, standing at 116. The fines imposed on the individuals involved are not specified in the report.
The investigation alleges that from July 2020 to March 2022, illegal temporary registration was granted to Russian citizens and foreigners in one of the regional Rosgvardia units. The foreigners involved in this case hail from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus, and Armenia.
Seven of the individuals are accused of creating or participating in a criminal organization using their official positions. However, it's important to note that these individuals are separate from the 100 individuals who have already been held accountable and fined.
A separate development from the ongoing criminal case involves the arrest of a policeman from Krasnodar. This policeman has admitted guilt in a separate case reported by the news outlet "Kommersant". It's worth noting that this policeman is associated with the Telegram channel Baza, not the criminal organization mentioned earlier in the Rosgvardia case.
The Krasnodar Garrison Military Court has scheduled a hearing for a criminal case involving a former head of a Rosgvardia unit and 12 other individuals. Among these individuals, the arrested policeman from Krasnodar is not included. The seven individuals, along with the others, are charged with receiving bribes as part of an organized group.
This case highlights ongoing efforts within Russian military and law enforcement structures to address corruption and maintain integrity among their ranks. As the hearings continue, more details are expected to emerge, providing a clearer picture of the extent and nature of the alleged corruption within the Rosgvardia unit.
- The ongoing hearings at the Krasnodar Garrison Military Court have revealed that the bribery case involving officials from a Rosgvardia unit extends beyond the previously reported cases, with a total of 116 instances of bribery.
- In a separate development, the case being heard at the same court also includes a criminal investigation into a presumed criminal organization, involving seven individuals, including a former head of a Rosgvardia unit.
