A Russian police chief in Samara allegedly accepted $29,000 in bribes from gambling den operators, according to prosecutors. The suspect, identified as Korkin, is currently in custody pending a court hearing.
Prosecutors in Samara have accused a police chief of accepting $29,000 in bribes from operators of illegal gambling dens. The Samara District Court has ordered the suspect, Deputy Head Korkin, to remain in custody until July 4. The case was reported by the Russian media outlet Samarskaya Gazeta.
The police chief, surnamed Korkin, is facing allegations of corruption after reportedly taking protection money from illegal casinos. The court ruling to detain Korkin until July 4 highlights the severity of the accusations against him.
