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Russian education official fired after hiring relative in fraud scheme

A no-show job for a relative cost taxpayers millions. Now, Russia's anti-corruption crackdown claims another high-profile dismissal.

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Russian education official fired after hiring relative in fraud scheme

A former education official in Primorsky Krai has been lawfully dismissed after a corruption investigation. The case involved the illegal employment of a close relative in a local kindergarten. Authorities initially estimated the financial damage at 2.5 million rubles The head of the Dalnerechensk Urban District’s education department was found to have hired a relative between 2022 and 2025. This individual received a salary and bonuses despite not performing any official duties. The Prosecutor’s Office launched a criminal case under fraud charges The official’s dismissal has now been formally adjusted to reflect the corruption findings. The case highlights the enforcement of anti-corruption measures in municipal governance. Financial losses from the scheme were confirmed at 3.7 million rubles after a detailed review.

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