In the city of Vladimir, a criminal case has been initiated against the head of the Department for Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as several of his subordinates. They are accused of abuse of office.
According to investigation data, the incident occurred during a pre-investigation check involving a foreign citizen. The suspects demanded a bribe from the foreigner and, in order to increase the amount, took him to an ATM and forced him to withdraw additional funds.
The Investigative Committee of Russia confirmed that a criminal case has been opened under the article for abuse of office committed by a group of persons. Currently, most of the accused are being held in a pre-trial detention center, with only one operative officer having reached a cooperation agreement with the investigation.
Within the framework of this criminal case, the accused police officers could face up to 10 years in prison. This incident serves as a reminder to foreign migrants about the importance of knowing their rights and contacting the relevant authorities when faced with illegal demands.
