Russian official fictitiously employed a blogger who scolded the authorities and paid

The Gubakha city court of the Perm Territory imposed a fine of 200 thousand rubles to the former acting head of the municipal institution. The official was found guilty of official forgery and fraud using official position, the press service of the court reports.

As established by the investigation and the court, in April 2025, the defendant organized a fictitious employment of the blogger to stop criticizing the authorities. Through his subordinates, he made false information in the employment contract and time sheets. Based on these documents, the blogger transferred 83.4 thousand rubles.

According to the publication, formal employment was offered to the blogger to stop criticizing the local authorities.

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