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Выбросил деньги на дорогу. Замглавы комтранса взяли при получении 2,5 миллионов рублей от посредника

Deputy Head of Russian Transport Department Detained for Receiving 2.5 Million Ruble Bribe

Arrested official allegedly accepted bribe from intermediary

On Tuesday, July 19, 2023, the Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Transport was detained in connection with a 2.5 million ruble bribe. The official is accused of accepting the bribe from an intermediary.

According to preliminary reports, the bribe was intended to influence the awarding of a contract for the repair of roads in the Moscow region. The official has been charged with taking a bribe on an especially large scale.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days.

Bribery in Russia: A Serious Problem

Bribery is a serious problem in Russia. According to a 2018 survey by Transparency International, Russia ranked 138th out of 180 countries in terms of corruption perceptions.

The Russian government has taken some steps to address the problem of bribery, but much more needs to be done. In 2011, Russia adopted a law that increased the penalties for bribery and made it easier to prosecute corrupt officials.

However, the law has not been fully effective in deterring bribery. In 2016, the Russian government estimated that the cost of corruption to the Russian economy was approximately 2.5 trillion rubles (about $40 billion).

The Importance of Combating Bribery

Bribery undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in government. It also creates an uneven playing field for businesses and can lead to higher prices for consumers.

Combating bribery is essential for creating a more just and prosperous society. The Russian government must continue to take steps to address the problem of bribery, including increasing transparency, strengthening the rule of law, and promoting ethical behavior in both the public and private sectors.