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Timur Ivanov, a former deputy defense minister of Russia, has been arrested for allegedly taking a substantial bribe. He is accused of conspiring with others to receive undisclosed property services for the Ministry of Defense, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Sergei Borodin, an acquaintance of Ivanov, has also been detained on similar charges.
Timur Ivanov, one of Russia’s 12 deputy defense ministers, was arrested and sent to pre-trial detention on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a large bribe. The charges are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Ivanov is accused of colluding with unspecified third parties to receive property services as bribes during contracting work for the Ministry of Defense. Another individual, Sergei Borodin, was also arrested and detained on similar charges. The arrests come during Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine, which has entered its third year. Ivanov’s arrest has been reported to President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained by Russian security services on suspicion of accepting large-scale bribes. This arrest marks a significant event, as it is the highest-profile corruption case since the invasion of Ukraine. Ivanov, a close associate of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) and faces up to 15 years in prison. It has sparked speculation about internal power struggles within the Russian elite and a potential crackdown on corruption in the military.
In a major anti-corruption move, Russian security services have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on allegations of accepting massive bribes. Ivanov’s arrest marks the highest-profile corruption case since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The investigation into Ivanov, who was in charge of property management and construction at the Defense Ministry, has triggered speculation about a crackdown on corruption within the Russian military and possible infighting among the elite. Ivanov’s arrest follows long-standing accusations from military bloggers about corruption and incompetence among top generals, particularly in the wake of Russia’s setbacks in the Ukraine conflict.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged scam involving political financing through electoral bonds. The petition cites news reports and evidence of companies, including Megha Engineering, APCO, and Aurobindo Pharma, purchasing electoral bonds. The petitioners argue that these transactions violate the Prevention of Corruption Act and suggest quid pro quo arrangements with political parties.
Russian security services apprehended Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on suspicion of accepting substantial bribes. Ivanov, a close associate of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, is facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The arrest has sparked speculations about a potential power struggle within the elite and a crackdown on corruption in the post-Soviet armed forces, as Russia continues to face international condemnation for its invasion of Ukraine.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has denounced the corruption in the state’s teacher recruitment system, expressing shock and disappointment over the Calcutta High Court’s cancellation of appointments for 25,753 educators and staff. Bose emphasized the gravity of deceiving future generations through corrupt practices in education.
Russian security services have detained Timur Ivanov, the deputy of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, on suspicion of major bribery. This marks the highest-profile corruption case since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ivanov faces 15 years in prison if convicted. The arrest has sparked speculation about a potential crackdown on corruption within Russia’s post-Soviet armed forces and possible divisions within the elite over the war in Ukraine.
North Macedonia is holding presidential elections on Wednesday, with EU accession and the rule of law being key issues. Seven candidates are running for the largely ceremonial position, with no candidate expected to exceed the 50% threshold for outright victory. A second round of voting is likely to follow on May 8th. The latest poll shows opposition-backed Gordana Siljanovska Davkova leading incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski by 3.6 percentage points.