Major General Mirza Mirzayev, the deputy head of logistics for the National Guard, has been charged with extortion and was placed in pretrial detention following a crackdown on military corruption. This crackdown extends beyond Mirzayev, with high-ranking officials like Colonel Oleg Gamayunov also facing serious corruption charges. Mirzayev is accused of demanding a bribe of 140 million rubles from a construction supplier, which highlights the extent of corruption within Russia’s security forces.
Following the arrest of Major General Mirza Mirzayev, media reports indicate that his attempts to negotiate house arrest were denied, solidifying the judiciary’s stance on corruption within military ranks. The court has placed him in pretrial detention until January 2025, potentially marking a significant judicial response to a growing wave of corruption cases within the National Guard, reflecting a systemic issue that comes amid increased scrutiny and calls for accountability.
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