The former head of the migration department in the Slavyansk district is accused of bribery and aiding illegal migrants.
The former head of the migration department in the Slavyansky district covered for illegal immigrants in exchange for bribes in food and money. The case has been referred to court.
In the Slavyansk district, the former head of the migration department will stand trial on corruption charges. According to investigators, she systematically accepted bribes—both cash and food—from the organizer of an illegal migration channel.
For a fee, the official turned a blind eye to illegal workers working in the cafe and bakery, warned about inspections in advance, and instructed her subordinates not to carry out raids.
One of its employees has already ended up in the dock: he took money from migrants in order to limit himself to fines instead of deporting them.
Investigators uncovered the scheme last June. The former boss is currently in pretrial detention, and the criminal case has been sent to court.
Veronica Maksimovich
Political Editor
Analyzes political processes and government-business ties. Specializes in conflicts of interest and opaque public procurement.
