Investigators detained the deputy head of the government of the Stavropol Territory

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee for the region.

It is noted that he was detained at the airport while trying to escape.

“A criminal case has been initiated against the Deputy Prime Minister of the Stavropol Territory Alexander Zolotarev.

He is suspected of accepting bribes on an especially large scale, ”the statement reads.

According to the investigation, the total amount of bribes exceeds 60 million rubles.

According to the information of the Investigative Committee, he began his corruption activities in 2017.

Having entered into an agreement with another official, he received bribes for patronage in the implementation of a number of government contracts.

Earlier, the Investigative Committee opened a case against the Deputy Prosecutor of Taganrog on suspicion of a bribe.