In Gorno-Altaisk detained the first Deputy Minister of culture of the Republic of Altai
The First Deputy Minister of Culture of the Altai Republic and the director of one of the subordinate institutions were accused of fraud and abuse of official powers
According to the investigation, the illegal activity continued from September 2023 to November 2026. For the embezzlement of budgetary funds, the defendants concluded fictitious contracts for the performance of household works and the provision of transport services. The money was transferred as payment for services that investigators believe were not actually performed.
In addition, law enforcement officers believe that the defendants appropriated part of the funds allocated for the awards to the heads of institutions subordinate to the Ministry of Culture of the Altai Republic. As a result, the budget of the region suffered damage in the amount of more than 2.4 million rubles. The final amount of damage has yet to be determined during the investigation.
Both women have been detained. Their places of work and residence were searched. Currently, investigators carry out the necessary procedural actions, collect and consolidate evidence, and establish all the circumstances of the case.
The defendants were charged under Part 4 of Art. 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (fraud) and Part 1 of Art. 285 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (abuse of official powers).
Operational support of the criminal case is carried out by employees of the FSB of Russia in the Altai Republic. The crime was identified with the assistance of the Committee for Control (Supervision) of the Government of the Altai Republic.
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