Russian deputy defence minister detained on bribe allegations, officials say

24/4/2024 7:17

        A Russian deputy defence minister, who has been in his job for eight years, has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country's top investigative body aid on Tuesday.
        
        A brief statement by the Investigative Committee on Telegram said Timur Ivanov had been taken into custody and an investigation into his case was proceeding.
        
        Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by Russian news agencies, said a report on Ivanov's detention had been presented to President Vladimir Putin. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had been informed in advance of his detention, he said.
        
        Russian news reports said Ivanov, 48, could face up to 15 years in prison.
        
        Forbes magazine listed Ivanov, an expert in cybernetics and the nuclear industry, as one of the wealthiest men in Russia's security structures.