Timur Ivanov, former Deputy Defense Minister, was sentenced to 13 years for large-scale embezzlement and money laundering, fined 100 million rubles, and stripped of state honors. His conviction marks a significant move in a corruption probe targeting top officials linked to ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The case unveiled complex financial schemes related to defense contracts. Ivanov, arrested shortly before Shoigu's dismissal, claimed innocence and plans to appeal the ruling, which has caused shockwaves within the Russian elite amid an ongoing purge in the military establishment.
Ivanov was sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of large-scale embezzlement and money laundering related to military corruption.
In addition to serving prison time, Ivanov was fined 100 million rubles and stripped of his state honors including prestigious military awards.
The case against Ivanov revealed complex financial schemes and kickbacks linked to state contracts, a rare prosecution at such high levels of defense.
Timur Ivanov's arrest, along with other senior defense officials' dismissals, highlighted a purge within Russia's defense and security establishment amid military criticism.
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