“The investigation department in the Adler district of Sochi charged two police officers with a group of individuals on a particularly large scale (2 million rubles) (part 6 of article 290 of the Criminal Code of Russia“ Receiving a bribe ”),” the UK said.

It is also indicated that the local resident is accused of mediation in giving a bribe. 

According to the agency, the accused may face imprisonment for up to 15 years and a fine of up to 5 million rubles.

Earlier, an officer of the Moscow Regional Customs of the FCS of Russia was charged with receiving a bribe in the amount of 1 million rubles.