Russian court fines construction firm $10M for bribery in state contracts
A Sochi court has fined a road construction company 10 million rubles for bribery. The ruling follows criminal proceedings over illegal payments to officials. The case highlights a wider crackdown on corruption in state contracts.
The company's owner transferred 10 million rubles to employees of the Krasnodar Territory's Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure. The money was meant to smooth the way for government contracts without delays or scrutiny.
The court found the firm guilty of corporate bribery under Russian law. A fine matching the bribe amount—10 million rubles—was imposed and has since been paid in full. Since 2021, Russian courts have taken a harder line on bribery in construction and infrastructure. Conviction rates have risen, and penalties have grown stricter. The push comes as anti-corruption investigations expand, driven by international sanctions and domestic reforms targeting graft in public contracts.
The case adds to a growing list of enforcement actions against bribery in state-funded projects. Companies involved in infrastructure deals now face higher risks of prosecution. Authorities continue to pursue similar cases under tightened anti-corruption measures.
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