He told RIA Novosti about this.

According to him, searches were carried out in the building of the city administration, at the place of his residence and registration.

“I was informed that a criminal case was opened against me under Part 2 of Art.

285. Today, searches were carried out at the address where I live and at the registration address where my mother lives.

I know that a search was also carried out in the building of the city administration, ”he said.

According to the agency, the reason for the initiation of the case was a check by the prosecutor's office, which showed that Nomerov was illegally receiving a 200% increase in salary while being the mayor from 2018 to 2020.

The amount of payments exceeded 700 thousand rubles.

“I disagree with this decision.

When the resolution of the Council of Deputies on payment was signed, it had to be checked by the prosecutor's office, ”Nomerov noted, adding that he would appeal the decisions of the relevant authorities.

Earlier, the UK spoke about the criminal cases against the ex-deputy governor of the Kurgan region, Sergei Pugin.