Major General Mirza Mirzayev, deputy head of logistics for Russia's National Guard, was arrested for allegedly extorting a bribe of 140 million rubles, marking a high-profile case in increasing military corruption crackdowns.
The court has mandated that Mirza Mirzayev remains in pretrial detention until January 2, 2025, after denying his request for house arrest amidst ongoing investigations into military graft.
This recent arrest is part of a broader campaign against corruption within the ranks of the National Guard that has already seen the detention of other high-ranking officials like Colonel Oleg Gamayunov.
Mirzayev's case underscores a worrying trend within Russia's military establishments, with allegations against senior officials for substantial fraud, igniting public concern over integrity in the armed forces.
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