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Former Russian Defense Ministry forestry chief arrested in Moscow, accused of taking a large bribe

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Sergey Zakamorny, the former head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s forestry department, was arrested in Moscow and is accused of taking a large bribe. According to reports, a criminal case against Zakamorny was opened on October 8, 2026, and he was detained that day.

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  • Business FM

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • Novaya Gazeta Europe

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Mediazona

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Meduza

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • The Insider

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Forbes Russia

    T2 · established media · company · international

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