Russian authorities recently made headlines with the arrest of Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov on charges of bribery. Under clause 6, article 290 of the Russian penal code, Ivanov was taken into custody for accepting illegal payments. Although the specific amount of money he is accused of receiving has not been disclosed, reports suggest it could be in excess of one million rubles (approximately 10,000 USD).
This incident marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as Ivanov is one of the highest-ranking Russian officials to face bribery allegations since the conflict began in February 2022. Before joining the Ministry of Defense in 2010, Ivanov had worked in fuel and energy trading companies and held positions within the Moscow province government. In 2016, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Defense and holds the title of state councilor of the first rank. This makes him one of Russia’s wealthiest individuals in terms of security structure according to Forbes.
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