Ousted opposition-minded Russian mayor to remain in detentionThe Yaroslavl Region Court has upheld the detention of Yaroslavl Mayor Yevgeny Urlashov, who stands charged with soliciting a bribe.14:11 02.10.2015
Nearly $80 million embezzled during construction of Vostochny space centerThe police claim that over 5.4 billion rubles ($79mn) in budget allocations for the construction of the Vostochny space center have been embezzled.12:46 11.09.2015
Former Tomsk mayor convicted of taking bribes to be released on paroleA court in the Irkutsk Region has granted parole for Alexander Makarov, former Tomsk mayor who was serving a long prison term for bribe taking.12:45 03.09.2015
Anti-corruption lessons planned for Russian schools, universitiesMembers of the Russian Government’s Expert Council have suggested to implement anti-corruption lessons for schools and universities.11:01 01.09.2015
Former Thai PM Shinawatra testifies in corruption caseDeposed Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra testified before the Supreme Court on Monday in a corruption case, Thai national Channel 3 reported.12:21 31.08.2015
Foreign corporations could be liable for bribery that hurts Russia’s interestsThe Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would impose legal liability on foreign companies for corrupt practices against Russia’s interests outside Russia.12:04 20.08.2015
Former Russian executive agrees to plead guilty to money laundering in U.S. – reportFormer Russian executive who was in charge of nuclear enterprise Tenex has agreed to plead guilty in the U.S. to money laundering and bribery charges.11:01 20.08.2015
Russian lawmakers suggest seizing property of corrupt officials - reportMembers of the Orenburg Legislative Council propose amending the Criminal Code to allow seizure of a public official’s property for taking a bribe.10:36 19.08.2015
Ex-Russian Army commander gets five years in prison for bribe-takingOn Friday, the Moscow Garrison Military Court sentenced former Army Commander Colonel General Vladimir Chirkin to five years in a maximum-security penitentiary and stripped him of his military rank, and state and departmental awards.15:30 14.08.2015
U.S. asks European countries to freeze assets in Telecom corruption case – reportU.S. authorities have asked five European countries to freeze bank assets of several major Telecom companies suspected of involvement in corruption activities in Uzbekistan.11:11 14.08.2015
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022