In the Shchekinsky district, the farmer is accused of transferring bribes for 425 thousand rubles

The Shchekinsky Interdistrict Court has scheduled a preliminary hearing on the criminal case against the head of the farm for October 28, 2026. The man is accused of five episodes of giving bribes to an official, including through an intermediary.

According to the indictment, from August 2023 to March 2025, the defendant sought to lease agricultural land without bidding. The plots were in state ownership, which was not demarcated, and were intended for the work of his farm.

According to the investigation, the head of the farm agreed on assistance with the head of the land relations department of the Shchekin district administration. Through him, the issue was resolved with the first deputy head of the administration, who issued resolutions on changing the type of permitted use of land. This allowed us to lease the land.

As indicated in the materials of the case, for assistance in concluding lease agreements, the accused transferred 425 thousand rubles through an intermediary. The money was intended for the first deputy head of the administration as a bribe.

During the trial, the accused was elected a preventive measure in the form of a subscription not to leave and proper behavior.

The preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2026, the beginning is at 10:00. The hearing will be held in the Shchekinsky Interdistrict Court at the address: Shchekino, South Street, 6.

Earlier, “MK in Tula” wrote that the detained for a large bribe, the head of the Tula Rospotrebnadzor was sent to the pre-trial detention center. At the moment, the criminal investigation is ongoing.