Friday, April 15, 2011

Moscow Region Chief Prosecutor Dismissed over Corruption Charges

Alexander Mokhov, Chief Prosecutor for the Moscow Region, and his deputy, Alexander Ignatenko, were dismissed following accusations that prosecutors were protecting the activities of illegal casinos in the region. Mokhov was transferred to another office; Ignatenko was fired for “oath-breaking.” Criminal proceedings against regional prosecution officers are expected to be instituted. http://www.kommersant.ru/Doc/1621552 http://www.vesti.ru/videos?vid=331425 (video)

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