Russian defense official arrested for bribery

A senior official at Russia's state-run Patriot Park has been arrested for accepting an 18 million ruble bribe.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 06:38 UTC

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Deputy Director General of Russia's Patriot Park, Vitaly Melimuk, has been detained by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation on corruption charges. He is accused of accepting a bribe amounting to 18 million rubles and has been taken into custody. The arrest highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts within Russia's defense and military-industrial complex. The case is being handled by the country's main investigative authority.

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6d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has officially reported the detention and custody of Deputy Director General Vitaly Melimuk.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-04190cycle Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 06:38 UTC · first reported 6d ago