Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained for Alleged Bribe Taking

Published: 24 April 2024 at 03:09

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, responsible for military infrastructure projects, has been detained on suspicion of taking bribes, including from construction projects in Mariupol, Ukraine. The Anti-Corruption Foundation accused him of corruption schemes in Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia. The detention is rare against Russia's elite, with potential fines and up to 15 years in prison under applicable law. Ivanov, a close associate of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, previously served as deputy prime minister of the Moscow region.

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